National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

NCES surveyed public school leaders about the use of artificial intelligence (#AI). Considering policies on students’ use of AI in school: - 31 percent of public school leaders reported their school or district has a written policy, - 18 percent reported that their school or district does not currently have a policy but they are aware of plans to develop one, and - 30 percent reported that their school or district does not have a policy and they are not aware of current plans to develop one. Around 7 in 10 public schools (73 percent) reported that they have at least a few #teachers who use AI for one or more of the following tasks: - creating lesson plans, - administrative tasks, - creating tailored educational materials for students, - supplementing instruction, - creating diagnostic assessments, - creating formative assessments, or - grading and feedback. #EdTech Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e58BBq79

New data from the National Center for Education Statistics More than three-quarters of public schools (77 percent) reported that high-speed internet is available to students across all school grounds and buildings. Additionally, 46 percent allow students to bring their device home on school days and weekends, while 37 percent do not allow students to bring their device home. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZ4R9pdi

In December 2024, NCES surveyed public school leaders about the use of artificial intelligence (#AI). - 69 percent had a favorable view of teachers using AI for their job duties, while 13 percent reported an unfavorable view. - 42 percent had a favorable view of students using AI for learning, while 31 percent hold an unfavorable view. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/e58BBq79

New data from the National Center for Education Statistics show that 77% of public schools restrict cell phone use during class. More than half (53 percent) of public school leaders report that cell phone use negatively impacts academic performance in students. Read the full release and explore the redesigned Institute of Education Sciences website here: https://lnkd.in/e58BBq79

🏈 The College Football Playoff Championship is tomorrow tonight! 🏈 How much does it cost to attend the University of Notre Dame? How about at The Ohio State University? What degrees are offered? Find out this information and much more by using our College Navigator tool. Access the tool here: https://lnkd.in/dNRQxxu #CFBPlayoff #CFP #NationalChampionship #FootballFans

📣 We're hiring! IES is hiring a communications specialist to join the Communications Management Office: 💼 This is a GS 12/13 position (salary range $101,401 - $156,755 per year) 🌐 It is based in Washington, DC 📅 The position will close on January 21 or once we receive 150 applications Interested? Apply today! Know someone who would be a good fit for the position? Please forward this along. 🔗 For public applicants, use this link: https://lnkd.in/eCJ3Mxi8 🔗 For current or former federal employees or those who are eligible under a special hiring authority, use this link: https://lnkd.in/eeWRDnvU

🌟 Happy National Mentoring Month! 🌟 In our January 2024 report on School Safety and Crime, we shared that about 90% of public schools offered individual mentoring, tutoring, or coaching of students by adults. The survey is a nationally representative survey of about 4,800 public elementary and secondary schools. The study was conducted from February 15 to July 19 of 2022. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e8Ap7Qyr Thanks to all the mentors who dedicate their time and energy to mentor our future. You truly make a difference. #MentoringMonth #NMM

📢 Registration is now open for the NCES Data Users Conference (DUC)! Join us for this free virtual event, February 11–13, 2025, where researchers, policymakers, and data users will: • Share insights and findings using NCES datasets. • Discuss strategies for data linking, analysis, and visualization. • Highlight critical topics in education, from achievement gaps to evolving education landscapes. Learn from experts and engage with cutting-edge education research—at no cost. Register today: https://lnkd.in/dArmgy7b

📈 Postsecondary enrollment grew by 2.5% in Fall 2023 compared to Fall 2022! Growth was seen at undergrad & grad levels, led by four-year institutions, with modest increases at two-year and less-than-two-year schools. Dive into the #HigherEd trends today: https://lnkd.in/gC2dRkm

Check out the NCES School Weather Watch map to track wildfire updates with school and district locations. 🔥📍 #Wildfires #SchoolSafety #NCES #EDGE https://lnkd.in/ey7kJnmZ