The Department of Education has identified a limited number of
priority goals that will be a particular focus over the next two
years. These goals, which will help measure the success of the
Department's cradle-to-career education strategy, reflect the
importance of teaching and learning at all levels of the
education system. These goals are consistent with the
Department's four-year Strategic Plan and will be used to
regularly monitor and report progress. To view information on
all Department programs, please visit www.ed.gov. Guiding
Principle: Using Evidence to Drive Improvements in Policies and
Programs The effective implementation of the Department's goals
will depend, in part, on the effective use of high-quality and
timely data, including evaluations and performance measures,
throughout the lifecycle of policies and programs. The
Department is committed to increasing the number of programs and
initiatives that are evaluated using methods that include those
consistent with the What Works Clearinghouse E