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Himmelfarb, Harold. "Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association, Atlanta Hilton Hotel, Atlanta, GA, Aug 16, 2003 <Not Available>. 2009-05-26 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p106069_index.html>

Himmelfarb, H. S. , 2003-08-16 "Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association, Atlanta Hilton Hotel, Atlanta, GA <Not Available>. 2009-05-26 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p106069_index.html

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript Review Method: Peer Reviewed Abstract: Presenter: Harold Himmelfarb, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, Suite 510, 555 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20208; phone: (202) 219-2031; fax: (202) 219-2135; e-mail: harold.himmelfarb@ed.gov; funding information: http://www.ed.gov/offices/IES/funding.html The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) supports rigorous research that contributes to the solution of significant education problems in the United States. Through its research initiatives and the national research and development centers, IES engages in research activities that will result in improvement in student academic achievement, reduction in the achievement gap between high-performing and low-performing students, and increased access to and opportunity for post-secondary education. IES research examines the effectiveness of educational programs, practices, and policies, including the application of technology to instruction and assessment. The goal of IES research programs is to provide scientific evidence of what works, for whom, and under what conditions. Current research initiatives focus on early childhood education, English language learners, reading comprehension, student learning, social and character development, teacher quality, and educational interventions in mathematics, sciences, and reading.

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