Is Mixed-Ability Grouping Effective?

The Reference Desk examines research on the impact of mixed-ability grouping on student achievement.

Do Performance-Based Assessments Work?

Browse Reference Desk resource that examine whether performance-based assessments can accurately measure student achievement and 21st century skills.

Upcoming Webinars! *Register Now*

On Aug. 25th, Director Jill Weber and regional stakeholders will discuss REL-NEI’s free services. On Sept. 14th, learn about state requirements for training general education teachers to teach students with disabilities.

Prepping Teachers for Urban Schools

The Reference Desk offers research on the effectiveness of programs focused on preparing teachers to work in urban schools.

New Research Published!

An Issues & Answers Report published Aug. 2nd describes the different state certification requirements in the Northeast and Islands Region for preparing general education teachers to teach students with disabilities.

Examining Teacher Induction Programs

Check out Reference Desk research on the characteristics of teacher induction programs that improve teacher quality and student performance.

MA, NY, and RI Still in ‘Race to Top’

The three Northeast states are among 19 finalists announced July 27th by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan.