Education Research
Generation M2 - Media in the lives of 8 to 18 year olds
US national survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation (2010) found that with technology allowing nearly 24-hour media access as children and teens go about their daily lives, the amount of time young people spend with entertainment media has risen dramatically, especially among minority youth. A visual representaiton of the study. See report in Slideshare or as graphical presentation in Powerpoint.
Pew Internet and American Life Project - Education
Regular research data available that is useful as evidence in reports and learning submissions. Current and exceptionally relevant. Subscribe via email or RSS to receive details of latest reports.
The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives from high school dropout
From the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This 2006 survey investigates two major questions: Why do a third of American high school students leave school without a diploma? What might help keep them in school, engaged and learning? The survey asked for opinions on American education from high school dropouts. Valuable reading on student perspective to school.
