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Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Institute of Educational Sciences (IES) Homepage Welcome to the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the nation's leading source for rigorous, independent education research, evaluation, and statistics.
Evaluate federal programs Support evidence-based policies and practices Collect & report education statistics We fund development and rigorous testing of new approaches for improving education outcomes for all students. Evaluate federal programs Evaluate federal programs We conduct large-scale evaluations of federal education programs and policies.
Support evidence-based policies and practices Support evidence-based policies and practices We provide objective information about what works to improve outcomes for all learners. Collect & report education statistics Collect & report education statistics We provide data that describes how well the United States is educating its students.
Learn more about our data We oversee the scientific peer review processes for IES reports and grant applications. Explore our peer review process Featured resources and reports Statistical Analysis Report 2025 NAEP Long-Term Trend Assessment Results in Reading and Mathematics at Ages 9 and... This report presents trend data on how 9- and 13-year-old students performed on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) ...
Elementary and Secondary School and School District Locator Use this search to retrieve information on all U.S. Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, and School Districts. Online table and regression maker tools featuring 30+ federal education datasets. Access IPEDS data submitted to NCES through our data tools or download the data.
Postsecondary Institution Locator Use this search to retrieve information on all U.S. Postsecondary Institutions. The NAEP Data Explorer provides national and state results for all main subject areas assessed. Use this link to explore our wide range of data tools to find relevant information related to education statistics.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) IES has a growing body of research in education and special education, evaluation, statistics, and resources aimed at improving CTE for students at all levels.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) IES initiatives collect data on public and private institutions, support research on strategies to improve outcomes for undergraduate students, and evaluate federally funded programs aimed at increasing postsecondary enrollment and graduation.
English learner (EL) initiatives at IES include efforts to describe the EL population, understand their learning needs, and develop tools that will support their success. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) STEM initiatives at IES advance the study and implementation of effective instructional practices and track improvement in student learning.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Early Childhood Education IES initiatives include evaluation student and technical assistance programs; grant programs to fund research on prekindergarten children (ages 3–5); research on infants, toddlers, and young children (ages 0–5) with or at risk for disabilities; and cross-sectional and longitudinal studies.
Early Childhood Education Literacy initiatives at IES generate knowledge intended to improve literacy outcomes of all learners. Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Influences on Learning IES initiatives gather data on school climate, evaluate behavioral interventions, and provide resources for promoting social and emotional well-being.
Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Influences on Learning IES initiatives support research and describe how to use education technology to personalize student learning and improve instruction, assessment, and school administration. IES initiatives try to understand and improve the skills of U.S. adults and the systems and programs that aim to support adult learners.
IES is compiling data and carrying out research to understand how COVID-19 is altering education, and generating solutions to support learners, educators, and parents. Building Missouri’s Capacity to Monitor Student Reading Growth This blog summarizes how REL Central and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education are partnering to conduct the Bu...
Summer Research Training Institute on Cluster-Randomized Trials Data Science for Education (DS4EDU)
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The Department of Education's IES SBIR program is one of the most overlooked non-dilutive funding sources for education-technology startups. It funds prototypes at $250K and proven products at $1M with no equity taken. Here is how the FY2026 tracks work, what reviewers reward, and why the June 29 deadline is tighter than it looks.
Read articleThe Institute of Education Sciences has opened its first research competitions since early 2025: five FY27 competitions due October 1, 2026, with roughly $250 million planned across three tranches. But $224 million in withheld FY2025 funds may expire September 30, and topics are now fixed through FY2029.
Read articleThe Institute of Education Sciences launched no new grant competitions in all of FY2026. On August 6, 2026 it announced a three-tranche FY27 restart: five topic-agnostic competitions due October 1, flagship field-initiated grants held until December, and eight research topics that IES says will persist through FY2029.
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