The U.S. Department of Education has awarded an $18.5 million contract to develop a national What Works Clearinghouse to summarize and disseminate evidence on the effectiveness of various education interventions. Run by the Campbell Collaboration and the American Institutes for Research (with an assist from the Education Quality Institute), the clearinghouse will feature searchable online databases that include summaries of the scientific evidence on programs, products and practices designed to enhance student outcomes, on broader educational approaches and policies, and on test instruments. For more see "U. S. Department of Education Awards Contract For 'What Works Clearinghouse'," press release, U.S. Department of Education, August 7, 2002
