OERI, due to be reauthorized in 2002, will without any doubt be reorganized to focus resources on randomized and rigorous matched experimental research on programs and policies that are central to the education of large numbers of children. The U.S. Department of Education (2002b) strategic plan for 2002–2007 anticipates having 75% of all OERI–funded research that addresses causal questions use random assignment designs by 2004 (currently, such research probably represents less than 5% of causal research funded by OERI). As a direct result, Congress is likely to substantially increase funding for educational research.