Scholars increasingly interested in the governance of local school districts, which invites curiosity about the partisanship of their voting constituencies. Presently, researchers have to translate pr...

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Abstract. School assignment policies are a key lever for expanding access to high-performing schools and promoting racial and socioeconomic integration. Fo

We examine how lower-performing public school teachers respond to more frequent formative evaluations. A 2011 reform in Chile required teachers rated "basic" (the second-lowest category) to be re-eval...

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This study draws on political science theory to analyze how perceived status threats to White social dominance influence local educational politics. We examine the relationship between racial status t...

Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...

Disability Rights groups have drafted a statement denouncing the U.S. Department of Education's latest transfers of core functions to other agencies. The Administration's is transferring the Office of...

School officers across the state turned to heavy-handed tactics on children, often in response to minor misbehavior, our investigation shows.

Both the general public and academic communities have raised concerns about sycophancy, the phenomenon of artificial intelligence (AI) excessively agreeing with or flattering users. Yet, beyond isolat...

It is possible to fix burdensome administrative systems

This report provides a descriptive overview of California school district finances, updating prior analyses in the Getting Down to Facts series. It examines district resources, expenditures, financial...

Ethnic Studies (ES) has emerged as a promising approach to address this challenge. By centering the histories, cultures, and lived experiences of communities of color, ES is designed to make learning ...

New survey sheds light on how cellphone restrictions are improving student behavior and engagement.

Post-pandemic teacher working conditions have plummeted as classroom disruptions surge, fueling a crisis in U.S. schools.

Racial suspensions gaps grew from 2010 to 2018, especially in white neighborhoods and rural areas with shifting Black populations.

Counselors are a common school resource for students navigating complicated and consequential education choices, but most students have limited access…

Non-teaching staff comprise over half of all school employees, and their turnover may be consequential for school operation, culture, and student success, yet w...

A new report reveals that the U.S. government's statistical system is struggling due to staff layoffs, reduced funding, and political interference.