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Common Guidelines for Education Research and Development
A report jointly produced by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Science Foundation delineating common expectations for education research, particularly in STEM.

A Practical Guide on Designing and Conducting Impact Studies in Education: Lessons Learning from the What Works Clearinghouse (Phase I)
A quick reference guide from the American Institutes for Research for researchers who design and conduct impact studies in education and related fields.