Best Evidence Encyclopedia -- Empowering Educators with Evidence on Proven Programs

   Elementary
   Middle/High School
   Effectiveness of Technology

   Beginning
   Upper Elementary
   Elementary
   Middle/High School
   English Language Learners
   Struggling Readers
   Effectiveness of Technology

   Elementary (CSRQ)
   Middle/High School (CSRQ)
   K-12 Meta-Analysis (Borman)
   Education Service Providers
  (CSRQ)

Early Childhood Education

What works in education? The Best Evidence Encyclopedia (BEE) presents reliable, unbiased reviews of research-proven educational programs to help:

POLICY MAKERS use evidence to make informed choices.

PRINCIPALS choose proven programs to meet state standards.

TEACHERS use the most powerful tools available.

RESEARCHERS find rigorous evaluations of educational programs.

...because all children deserve the best in education

Useful BEE Resource: Program Overviews
Search for a program reviewed on the BEE and find an overview of useful information about the program, including evidence of effectiveness ratings and contact information.

Better: Evidence-based Education Magazine

Sign-up for a free trial issue of Better, a unique magazine from Johns Hopkins University's Center for Research and Reform in Education. Published three times a year, Better focuses on practical, evidence-based advice for decision makers in education. The theme of the fall 2011 issue is struggling readers.

New Blog from Robert Slavin, Director of the Center for Research and Reform in Education

Visit "Sputnik: Advancing Education Through Innovation and Evidence," Robert Slavin's new blog featuring commentary on how educational policy can be informed by research and innovation.