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I often write about research studies from various fields and how they can be applied to the classroom. I write individual posts about ones that I think are especially significant, and will continue to do so. However, so many studies are published that it’s hard to keep up. So I’ve started writing a “round-up” of some of them each week or every other week as a regular feature.
You can see all my “Best” lists related to education research here.
Here are some new useful studies (and related resources):
Research Bite #60: Teacher–student relationships and student outcomes is from Tips For Teachers. I’m adding it to The Best Resources On The Importance Of Building Positive Relationships With Students.
“while almost all schools engaged in private fundraising, the magnitude was $500 to $700 more per pupil at low-poverty schools compared to high-poverty schools. Private fundraising thus offset the difference in public funds by an estimated 23% to 35%.” journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.3…
— Paul Bruno (@paul-bruno.com) March 23, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Course Corrections? The Labor Market Returns to Correctional Education Credentials journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.3…
“a GED or vocational certificate increases quarterly earnings by approximately $450 or $250, respectively. Completers work more hours and earn higher wages post-release.”
— Paul Bruno (@paul-bruno.com) March 23, 2026 at 3:34 AM
High school grade point averages are the dominant predictor of academic success at public universities, from Theodore J. Joyce, Mina Afrouzi Khosroshahi, Sarah Truelsch, Kerstin Gentsch, and Kyle Du www.nber.org/papers/w34975
— NBER (@nber.org) March 24, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Schools Made Steady Progress Boosting Attendance With This Strategy Change is from Ed Week. I’m adding it to The Best Resources On Student Absenteeism.