What Works Clearinghouse
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What Works Clearinghouse is a U.S. government initiative that reviews and summarizes education research to identify and promote evidence-based practices in education.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| What Works Clearinghouse canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1205154 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: What Works Clearinghouse Context triple: [Institute of Education Sciences, responsibleFor, What Works Clearinghouse]
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A.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is a U.S. federal agency that conducts and supports research to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare for all Americans.
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B.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health is a U.S. government research agency that studies and evaluates complementary and integrative health practices, such as herbal remedies, acupuncture, and mind-body therapies.
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C.
NARIC Network
The NARIC Network is a European network of national centers that provide information and guidance on the recognition of foreign diplomas, degrees, and other academic qualifications.
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D.
Cochrane
Cochrane is a Scottish surname historically associated with notable figures in the British Royal Navy and public life.
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E.
Cochrane
Cochrane is a small town in northeastern Ontario, Canada, known for its railway heritage, cold climate, and as a gateway to the James Bay region.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: What Works Clearinghouse Target entity description: What Works Clearinghouse is a U.S. government initiative that reviews and summarizes education research to identify and promote evidence-based practices in education.
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A.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is a U.S. federal agency that conducts and supports research to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare for all Americans.
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B.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health is a U.S. government research agency that studies and evaluates complementary and integrative health practices, such as herbal remedies, acupuncture, and mind-body therapies.
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C.
NARIC Network
The NARIC Network is a European network of national centers that provide information and guidance on the recognition of foreign diplomas, degrees, and other academic qualifications.
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D.
Cochrane
Cochrane is a Scottish surname historically associated with notable figures in the British Royal Navy and public life.
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E.
Cochrane
Cochrane is a small town in northeastern Ontario, Canada, known for its railway heritage, cold climate, and as a gateway to the James Bay region.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States federal program
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education research clearinghouse ⓘ evidence review initiative ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
improve student outcomes
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support data-informed decision making in schools ⓘ |
| country |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
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| evaluates |
curricula
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education policies ⓘ education practices ⓘ effectiveness of educational interventions ⓘ instructional programs ⓘ |
| field |
education
ⓘ
education research ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
K-12 education
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adult education ⓘ early childhood education ⓘ postsecondary education ⓘ |
| fundingSource |
federal government of the United States
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linked to:
United States government
|
| geographicScope |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| hasAbbreviation | WWC ⓘ |
| hasWebsite | https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc ⓘ |
| inception | 2002 ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| methodology |
evidence standards
ⓘ
systematic review ⓘ |
| operatedBy | Institute of Education Sciences ⓘ |
| overseenBy |
U.S. Department of Education
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linked to:
United States Department of Education
|
| parentOrganization | Institute of Education Sciences ⓘ |
| partOf | Institute of Education Sciences ⓘ |
| provides |
ratings of evidence strength
ⓘ
summaries of research findings ⓘ |
| publishes |
intervention reports
ⓘ
practice guides ⓘ protocols for review ⓘ quick reviews ⓘ single study reviews ⓘ |
| purpose |
identify evidence-based practices in education
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promote evidence-based decision making in education ⓘ review education research ⓘ |
| sector | public sector ⓘ |
| sponsor |
U.S. Department of Education
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linked to:
United States Department of Education
|
| targetAudience |
education researchers
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educators ⓘ policymakers ⓘ |
| topic |
education policy evaluation
ⓘ
evidence-based education ⓘ |
| uses |
evidence rating system
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standards for rating causal evidence ⓘ study design standards ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: What Works Clearinghouse Description of subject: What Works Clearinghouse is a U.S. government initiative that reviews and summarizes education research to identify and promote evidence-based practices in education.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.