Teaching High School Science in the Information Age: A Review of Courses and Technology for Inquiry-based Learning
This report reviews programs designed to improve scientific inquiry in high school classes and identifies promising curricular materials. The report discusses the challenges involved, the criteria used to identify promising materials, and exemplary programs that were found.
Reading Programs That Work:
A Review of Programs from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade
Most children learn to read without difficulty, yet a surprising number face serious stumbling blocks. Why are some students failing to learn to read? What reading programs are proven to be effective? This 72-page publication tackles these two questions, joining the research behind why children fail to read with research on effective solutions to reverse this failure. Included in the reading report are analyses of 35 different reading programs and their impact on student achievement.
 Seven Dimensions for Gauging Progress
A guide for policymakers and educators to use when assessing whether or not their schools provide the conditions necessary for improving student learning with technology.
Results from a Study of 27 States' District Technology Coordinators
The Milken Foundation on Education Technology presents the results of the 1998-1999 state-by-state survey of technology in schools.
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Report Reviews Current Research on Education Technology
 As technology continues to play a significant role in American education, a new briefing released by the Foundation assesses the current research about technology's impact on learning.
Report Released on California Digital High School
A process evaluation of the California Digital High School grant program's first year, presenting baseline data on technology in California high schools.
Information Technology Underused in Teacher Education
As technology continues to play a significant role in American education, a new survey by the Foundation and ISTE suggests that tomorrow's teachers are not being adequately trained to apply technology effectively to their teaching strategies.
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