
Elementary Education | RAND
Jun 17, 2025 · Elementary education comprises the period from when a student enters school, generally around the age of 5 or 6, until the student moves on to middle or secondary school, around the age …
Using Artificial Intelligence Tools in K–12 Classrooms | RAND
Apr 17, 2024 · How is AI beginning to affect teaching and learning in K–12 public schools? Teachers reported how they use AI tools in their practices, and district leaders reported whether and how they …
The State of Public Education in 2025 in Five Charts | RAND
Aug 14, 2025 · RAND surveys teachers, principals, superintendents, youth (12–21), and parents to keep tabs on what is happening in U.S. K–12 public education. When we looked back on the last 12 …
Teachers’ Use of Instructional Materials from 2019–2024
Jul 15, 2025 · Elementary and middle school teachers were more likely than high school teachers to report using new instructional materials. Teachers of classes with more students who are eligible for …
The State of Public Education in 2024 in Five Charts | RAND
Aug 30, 2024 · Every year RAND sends more than a dozen surveys to members of the American Educator Panels to keep tabs on what is happening in classrooms around the country. When we …
Translating Reading Science into Practice—Foundational Reading ...
Apr 22, 2025 · Researchers analyze how state policies requiring science-based reading instruction influence elementary school teachers' teaching practices. Findings show that professional learning …
Education and Literacy | RAND
Nov 10, 2025 · RAND research on early childhood, K-12, and higher education covers issues such as assessment and accountability, choice-based and standards-based reform, school leadership, …
Disconnected from Math, Students Call for Real-World Relevance in …
Jun 17, 2025 · New national data show widespread disengagement in math, highlighting a need for more relatable instruction and higher-quality curriculum.
Teach For Pakistan Evaluation: Quantitative and Qualitative Study ...
Feb 27, 2025 · In this report, the authors present results of a yearlong study of the Teach For Pakistan teacher leadership development program. They examine the program’s impact on student …
Understanding School Safety Trends: Insights for a Safer Future | RAND
Sep 24, 2025 · The National Center for Education Statistics categorizes a school in which more than half of students are Black, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaska Native, or of two or …