Ask HEDCO articles
The Ask HEDCO article series addresses some of the most important issues in education today, based on questions from educators and written by a wide-range of area experts.
November 6, 2025
The Results First Clearinghouse is a free online database created to help decisionmakers quickly find and compare evidence.
The “demographic mismatch” between student and teacher isn't just about representation; it's about missed opportunities for student success.
September 10, 2025
Specialized AI tools are starting to take on customizing learning experiences to meet learner needs and helping students build deeper understanding.
A conference at Oregon State University brought four-day school week researchers together with school practitioners who are implementing the 4DSW schedule.
Embedding research use in education systems involves a range of professionals taking on a variety of activities; it is crucial these actors – and knowledge mobilization systems broadly – are well-supported to achieve their goals.
Research has consistently demonstrated that there are simple steps that educators and administrators can take to ensure their schools are supportive and inclusive of queer and trans students.
Bilingual learners who receive early intervention tailored to their needs are more likely to achieve reading success in both languages.
March 24, 2025
Over the past decade, an increasing number of state legislatures across the United States have recognized the importance of codifying school-based protections for students with, or at-risk for, dyslexia.
January 24, 2025
Whereas our previous dashboard summarized findings from the review, our new Depression Prevention interactive tool provides direct access to the data from individual studies included in the review.
January 24, 2025
In today’s post, we are revisiting findings from the HEDCO Institute’s review on school-based anxiety prevention programs for K-12 students.
December 4, 2024
To develop language and literacy skills within a discipline, MLs must be provided daily opportunities to participate in challenging grade-level tasks.
One injury or death caused by violence in the school setting is already too much, but let’s dig into the data a bit more to get a better sense of what’s going on.
September 24, 2024
Despite schools being positioned as a crucial setting for youth suicide prevention, there remains confusion over what key prevention activities are effective and how these efforts should be organized.
July 31, 2024
If you're looking to use evidence in your school or looking to conduct evidence synthesis, we've got you covered.
September 24, 2024