# Research Hub ## Research Hub At CEPR, we partner with education leaders across the country to generate actionable insights that drive meaningful improvement in student outcomes. Our work spans the full education spectrum—**from early childhood through K–12, postsecondary, and into the workforce**. Grounded in rigorous data analysis and real-world collaboration, our research tackles the most pressing questions facing educators and policymakers today. Whether you're exploring how to improve classroom instruction, close equity gaps, or strengthen the connection between education and career success, you'll find timely, impactful research to guide your work. **Search by resource type, topic area, sector, or audience to discover what we're learning—and how it can help you make a difference.** ![Students raising hand in classroom](/sites/g/files/omnuum9881/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2025-06/Hero%20Images%20%283%29.png?itok=V98GuHoG) ## Latest Publications and Resources [### Report: Randomized Controlled Trial of BookNook Virtual ELA Tutoring (SY24–25) ](/resource/report-randomized-controlled-trial-booknook-virtual-ela-tutoring-sy24-25)Discover insights from the Arkansas Tutoring Project's randomized controlled trial of virtual BookNook tutoring. ![BookNook Randomized Controlled Trial](/sites/g/files/omnuum9881/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2026-06/Screenshot%202026-06-15%20at%203.10.22%E2%80%AFPM.png?itok=Qsmv7frq) [### Research Brief: Does Virtual BookNook Tutoring Improve Student ELA Achievement? ](/resource/research-brief-does-virtual-booknook-tutoring-improve-student-ela-achievement)This research brief summarizes work from the Arkansas Tutoring Project, evaluating the impact of BookNook virtual tutoring on ELA performance. ![Arkansas Tutoring Brief](/sites/g/files/omnuum9881/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2026-06/Screenshot%202026-06-15%20at%201.31.26%E2%80%AFPM.png?itok=0uBnb29m) [### From Learning Recession to Learning Recovery: Understanding the Sources of U.S. K-12 Improvement ](/resource/learning-recession-learning-recovery-understanding-sources-us-k-12-improvement) In May, the fourth iteration of the Education Scorecard —a collaboration between CEPR, the Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University, and faculty at Dartmouth College—was released. This year marks a transition. Now that the federal pandemic... ![ES Cover 2026](/sites/g/files/omnuum9881/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2026-05/June%202024%20ERS%20%287%29.png?itok=7VSzgwIC) [### Building College and Career Readiness: A Cross-State Policy Landscape Analysis in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma ](/resource/building-college-and-career-readiness-cross-state-policy-landscape-analysis-arkansas)This brief examines how three neighboring states—Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma—are approaching the challenge of preparing students for college, career, and, broadly, life beyond high school. ![Building College and Career Readiness: A Cross State Case Study](/sites/g/files/omnuum9881/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2026-05/Screenshot%202026-05-15%20at%203.41.36%E2%80%AFPM.png?itok=ub7sDWWo) [### College and Career Readiness Data Infrastructure Matrix: Visual Summary Tool ](/resource/college-and-career-readiness-data-infrastructure-matrix-visual-summary-tool) The College and Career Readiness Data Infrastructure Matrix is a resource developed by the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University to help states reflect on and strengthen their data infrastructure, with the ultimate goal of... ![Matrix visual tool](/sites/g/files/omnuum9881/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2026-04/Matrix.png?itok=2UTjPdU1) [### College and Career Readiness Data Infrastructure Matrix ](/resource/college-and-career-readiness-data-infrastructure-matrix) The College and Career Readiness Data Infrastructure Matrix is a resource developed by the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University to help states reflect on and strengthen their data infrastructure with the ultimate goal of... ![Matrix Front Cover](/sites/g/files/omnuum9881/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2026-04/Screenshot%202026-04-30%20at%2011.19.48%E2%80%AFAM.png?itok=ivuQTVQe) [### College and Career Readiness Data Infrastructure Matrix: User Guide ](/resource/college-and-career-readiness-data-infrastructure-matrix-user-guide) The College and Career Readiness Data Infrastructure Matrix is a resource developed by the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University to help states reflect on and strengthen their data infrastructure, with the ultimate goal of... ![User guide front cover](/sites/g/files/omnuum9881/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2026-04/Screenshot%202026-04-30%20at%2011.25.34%E2%80%AFAM.png?itok=ylFwv9go) [### Hiring for Data Talent: An SDP Resource ](https://sdp.cepr.harvard.edu/sdp-hiring-resources)This resource outlines how to hire effective education data talent by aligning role expectations upfront and prioritizing not just technical skills but also integrity, problem-solving, and strong communication. ![front cover of this resource](/sites/g/files/omnuum9881/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2026-03/Screenshot%202026-03-31%20122001.png?itok=snSP4RM7) [### Financing Community Colleges: Current Landscape and Future Directions ](/resource/financing-community-colleges-current-landscape-and-future-directions)This chapter describes the community college landscape with a focus on state funding formulas, enrollment declines, and federal recovery investments during the COVID-19 pandemic. ![Financing Community Colleges: Current Landscape and Future Directions](/sites/g/files/omnuum9881/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2026-02/Screenshot%202026-02-13%20164401.png?itok=TLpxLyg_) arrow\_back arrow\_forward ## 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