Helping make educational policies, programs, and practices more effective for all
RAND Education has applied its expertise to almost every aspect of the education system for more than four decades. Our staff includes more than 70 experts from a wide range of disciplines. Our research sponsors include government agencies, foundations, and private-sector organizations.
The years before a child begins school are critical to future learning. RAND experts examine program costs, how they are implemented, and outcomes.
RAND Education rigorously evaluates educations programs and assessments to determine how they affect schools, students, and teachers.
Preparing students for the workforce—whether through college or on-the-job training—is central to both the educational system and to economic development.
How do teachers impact students? RAND Education takes an objective, scientific approach to the complex task of measuring teacher effectiveness.
Technology is a potentially powerful educational tool, but how it's distributed and implemented determines its impact in the classroom and beyond.
From the length of the school day to summer break, RAND research explores how time spent outside of the classroom impacts students and learning outcomes.
RAND Education researchers draw on deep analytical expertise to deliver findings and recommendations that inform policy decisions. Meet the team »
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