The State & Local Education R&D Leader Network
The State & Local Education R&D Leader Network is a partnership between the Alliance for Learning Innovation, Imagine Network, Education Reimagined, Transcend, and Digital Promise. The network welcomes State Education Agency (SEA) and school system leaders curious about, or already committed to, education research and development (R&D). It offers resources and practices for leaders who want to come together to build R&D skills, collaborate, and learn from others.
Learn more by visiting the State & Local Education R&D Leader Network homepage.
District Education R&D Advisory Committee
The District Education R&D Advisory Committee is a partnership between the Alliance for Learning Innovation and Digital Promise. The committee brings together 13 superintendents and charter management organization leaders from across the country to shape a national agenda for education research and development that reflects local priorities and drives evidence-based solutions.
Learn more about the committee by visiting the District Education R&D Advisory Committee homepage.
Strengthening State and Local Education R&D Infrastructure
State and local investment in education R&D infrastructure is crucial since most education funding and implementation happens at these levels. Building local R&D capacity ensures resources directly support students and communities.
Download the Strengthening State & Local Education R&D Infrastructure Policy Brief
Making Education R&D Ecosystem More Inclusive
Education R&D must become more inclusive by engaging practitioners and communities in setting priorities and methods. This ensures research reflects real experiences and contexts while valuing diverse perspectives in decision-making.
Download the Making Education R&D Ecosystem More Inclusive Policy Brief
Strengthening the Role of HBCUs, MSIs, and TCUs
Education R&D must expand funding and opportunities to diverse institutions, particularly HBCUs, MSIs, and TCUs, while building a more inclusive pipeline of professionals who represent the communities being served.
Download the Strengthening the role of HBCUs, MSIs, and TCUs Policy Brief
Recent Projects & Initiatives
Explore ALI’s ongoing efforts to improve education R&D through task forces, federal and state policy engagement, and other resources.
Task Forces
ALI’s task forces are tackling critical issues in education R&D to shape better practices and policies nationwide.
Federal Policy
Learn about ALI’s work on federal policy to promote increased investment and support for education R&D.
State Policy
Discover ALI’s initiatives advocating for enhanced state-level infrastructure and policies to strengthen local education R&D capacities.
NCADE FAQ
Access key information on ALI’s push for a National Center for the Advanced Development in Education (NCADE).
Explore our Work
Discover how our work contributes to advancing education R&D to drive student outcomes.
In-depth analyses to inform effective investments and policy making.
ALI’s task forces are tackling critical issues in education R&D to shape better practices and policies nationwide.
Advancing effective policies that strengthen education R&D and enhance America’s global competitiveness.
Reports, letters, and official statements that highlight ALI’s findings and positions on key education R&D issues.