Ask HEDCO 3

children raising hands

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. 

Submit a question

decorative image
The Results First Clearinghouse is a free online database created to help decisionmakers quickly find and compare evidence. 
students working in class
The “demographic mismatch” between student and teacher isn't just about representation; it's about missed opportunities for student success. 
student working at desk with ai on computer
Specialized AI tools are starting to take on customizing learning experiences to meet learner needs and helping students build deeper understanding. 
students walking into high school
A conference at Oregon State University brought four-day school week researchers together with school practitioners who are implementing the 4DSW schedule. 
image showing books and pencils
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. 
a group of teenagers smiling together
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. 
Students working on reading work
Bilingual learners who receive early intervention tailored to their needs are more likely to achieve reading success in both languages.
A teacher reading to a group of elementary students
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. 
Depressed teen holding head
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. 
anxious teenager looking out window
In today’s post, we are revisiting findings from the HEDCO Institute’s review on school-based anxiety prevention programs for K-12 students. 
Students working together at school
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. 
hands of students sitting together in a close circle
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. 
teachers discussing in a group
If you're looking to use evidence in your school or looking to conduct evidence synthesis, we've got you covered.