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Transforming education into an evidence-based field depends in no small part on a strong base of scientific knowledge to inform educational policy and practice. Advancing Scientific Research in Education makes select recommendations for strengthening scientific education research and targets federal agencies, professional associations, and universities?particularly schools of education?to take the lead in advancing the field.Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary 1 Introduction 2 Promoting Quality 3 Building the Knowledge Base 4 Enhancing Professional Development 5 Summary and Conclusion References Appendix A Workshop Agendas Appendix B Understanding and Promoting Knowledge Accumulation:Summary of Workshop Key Points Appendix C Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff