From the Field

Tutoring Alone Can’t Untangle the Absenteeism Knot

In early 2024, initial reports indicated that tutoring might not only help kids catch up academically after the pandemic but could also combat chronic…

Q&A: Mike Miles on Houston’s New Education Reform Strategy

On June 1, 2023, the Texas Education Agency took control of the state’s largest school district, Houston ISD. State officials tapped Mike Miles…

Research Notes: Are Teachers Equally Effective In-Person and Online?

Teachers are among the most critical factors in students’ learning. But while extensive research exists on teacher effectiveness in traditional classrooms…

Q&A: David Yeager on the Science of Motivating Young People

In his new book, “10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People,” David Yeager, Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and a FutureEd…

Why Fewer Eighth Graders in High-Poverty Schools Take Algebra

Like learning to read by third grade, taking eighth grade math is a pivotal moment in a child’s education. Students who pass Algebra 1 in eighth grade are more…

WEBINAR: The Future of State Standardized Testing

Statewide standardized testing has long been a cornerstone of public education, providing valuable insights into school performance and driving improvement.

Study: Many Remedial Students Can Handle Tougher Math

In the fall of 2019, four high schools in a San Francisco Bay Area district shook up many of their ninth grade math classes. Students had traditionally been…

Does Dual Enrollment Help More Students Complete College?

Dual enrollment is exploding. During the 2022-23 school year, nearly 2.5 million high school students took college classes, simultaneously earning high school…