Department of Education

This report (PDF, 47 pages) presents findings from the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09), a study following a nationally representative sample of students who were in ninth grade in fall 2009 from high school into postsecondary education and the workforce. The report includes findings on these topics:  Secondary-to-postsecondary transition ...

This webpage contains resources designed to equip educators, students, parents, and community members with the knowledge and strategies to challenge religious and racial discrimination and foster spaces where every student feels valued and can thrive academically and socially. Resources are provided for K-12 and college/university environments. Learn more.  ...

This report (PDF, 113 pages) examines how technologies can raise the bar for all elementary and secondary students. It offers examples of schools, districts, classrooms, and states who have established systemic solutions to inequities of access, design, and use of technology in support of learning. The report also describes three ...

This report (PDF, 35 pages) describes research literature on career and technical education (CTE) spanning the past 20 years. The literature review addresses the following research questions:  Which types of CTE programs have been the focus of studies that make causal claims?  What is the impact of CTE program participation on student ...

Date: May 29, 2024, 2:00–2:45 pm ET  This webinar will explore the issue of doubling-up. Doubled-up is the informal wording used to describe a concept included in the McKinney-Vento Act’s definition of homeless. It refers to shared living arrangements, some of which may be considered homeless, while others may not be, ...

This webpage contains briefs summarizing a six-part webinar series designed to Raise the Bar for family engagement practices between school and home. The series provided an overview of evidence, highlighted bright spots in the field, and shared resources and evidence-based strategies to support student success with education leaders and practitioners. ...

This infographic (PDF, 3 pages) outlines the benefits of creating a positive school climate and shares strategies and resources for enhancing school safety, fostering school connectedness and relationships, and enabling a supportive environment. Learn more (PDF, 3 pages). 

Application deadline: May 22, 2024  This program aims to enhance the quality of assessment instruments and assessment systems used by states to measure the academic achievement and growth of elementary and secondary school students. Learn more and apply.  

Application deadline: May 13, 2024  This program seeks to increase the number of bilingual and multilingual teachers supporting English learners (ELs). Grants awarded under this program may be used for effective pre-service professional development programs that will increase the number and diversity of fully licensed or certified bilingual or multilingual teachers. ...

This interactive map highlights examples of state, districts, and localities investing COVID relief funds to support students with afterschool and summer programs. Learn more.