US DoE proposes major overhaul of Institute of Education Sciences: Focus shifts to state-led, impact-oriented studies

The U.S. Department of Education is overhauling its research arm, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), to make its findings more practical and timely for classrooms. A new report highlights concerns about slow, disconnected research and proposes a strategic shift towards focused, coordinated projects and multi-state collaborations. The goal is to ensure research directly improves student outcomes nationwide.