Elementary Education

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Elementary education comprises the period from when a student enters school, generally around the age of 5 or 6, until the student moves on to middle or secondary school, around the age of 12 or 13. RAND research in the area includes school reform, the role and effectiveness of teachers and school administration, and the increasing use of private-sector school management.

Research conducted by: RAND Education; RAND Europe

News Releases (2)

Creative Collaborative Approaches Work to Maintain, Extend Arts Education in Six U.S. Urban Areas — Jun 18, 2008

Amid cutbacks in school arts education funding, public and private organizations in six urban regions have collaborated to expand access to arts learning for children in and outside of public school.

RAND Study Finds Qatar Successfully Implements Redesign of Education System — Apr 12, 2007

April 12, 2007 news release: RAND Study Finds Qatar Successfully Implements Redesign of Education System.

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