Education R&D is applied research and development in real-world education environments focused on developing, testing, and evaluating innovative solutions—tools, products, features, or systems—to our nation’s most pressing education problems.
Across the country there are clear signals that it’s time to move education beyond a one-size-fits-all approach: a learner and educator engagement crisis, stagnant or declining academic outcomes, and rapidly evolving workforce demands. States have the opportunity to drive transformation by building robust education research and development (R&D) systems that empower local communities to improve experiences and outcomes for every young person. When communities innovate and leverage evidence-based solutions for learners, and R&D is embedded in strategy, policy, and funding, states can meet their biggest challenges.
This interactive policy playbook builds on comprehensive research and recommendations from Seizing the Opportunity for State Education R&D: Findings and Recommendations for Action and is informed by more than 100 stakeholders across the education sector and beyond. It is designed for four core audiences that play a unique role in advancing education innovation and strategic R&D in states. Navigate this site by your role or the recommendations to learn how to take action.
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Select your primary role or click on a recommendation to learn how you can advance state education R&D.
