Publications

This report (PDF, 3 pages) includes five promising strategies for teachers who wish to strengthen students' sense of belonging by nurturing their relationships with students and fostering students’ connection to the school community. Learn more (PDF, 3 pages). 

This report investigates whether students who expected to go to college after high school met with a high school counselor about financial aid and completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and whether meetings and completion varied by parental education. It also describes whether students who met with ...

This fact sheet (PDF, 2 pages) assists school communities, including students; parents; families; educators; and elementary, secondary, and postsecondary educational institutions, in understanding that diversity, equity, and inclusion training and similar activities in most factual circumstances are consistent with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI).  Title ...

This fact sheet (PDF, 13 pages) aims to help immigrant and refugee families understand what the U.S. child welfare system is and how it can help keep their children safe. It also discusses some of the issues immigrant and refugee families may encounter if they become involved with the child ...

This report (PDF, 25 pages) explores findings from over 1,500 parents and caregivers about their experiences with and insights into their school’s family engagement efforts. Learn more (PDF, 25 pages). 

This report (PDF, 71 pages) provides new information about public and private K–12 school principals. The report also provides information on principals’ race, sex, age, average time spent on different activities, and influence on decisions. Learn more.  

This report (PDF, 87 pages) provides new information about public and private K–12 schools. The report also provides information on the number of full–time and part–time staff of various types, school start times, the types of school programs, and difficulties in filling teacher vacancies. Learn more.  ...

This document (PDF, 16 pages) features the work of an Arizona Child Abduction Response Team that exemplifies the value of a well-structured, well-sustained Child Abduction Response Team. The front lines story details the power of an 'SOS' social media post in alerting law enforcement to two abducted Texas teens. It ...

This publication (PDF, 6 pages) provides an overview of state laws on efforts to curtail the practice of some adoptive parents placing their adopted children into the custody of unrelated persons without the oversight of a child welfare agency or court. Such transfers put a child at risk of abuse, ...

This literature review examines the prevalence and consequences of children exposed to violence (CEV). It describes definitional challenges for researchers and program providers; reviews risk and protective factors related to CEV; summarizes approaches to preventing, reducing, and addressing the consequences of CEV; and provides outcome evidence related to interventions that ...