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 REL Central Launches Program Evaluation Toolkit

By Joshua Stewart | November 19, 2021


 Study Shows Remote Learning Plans Were Limited by Internet Access, Rurality

By David Yanoski | October 22, 2021


 REL Central Tool Can Help Early Childhood Education Professionals Optimize Their Data Use

By Carrie Germeroth | September 24, 2021


 Reframing Learning Loss: Nebraska’s Framework for School Renewal & Acceleration

By Cory Epler and Shirley Vargas | August 10, 2021


 New Guide Outlines Approach for Identifying Similar Schools to Support School Improvement

By Douglas Van Dine | July 6, 2021


 New Study Evaluates Access to, Participation Levels in, Dual Enrollment Programs in REL Central Region

By Jing Liu | June 16, 2021


 REL Central Study Shows the Importance of Career and Technical Education

By Marc Brodersen | May 11, 2021


 New College and Career Readiness Resource to Help Education Leaders Measure Students’ Civic Aptitude

By Steven Tedeschi | April 07, 2021


 Building a Better Understanding of School and District Postsecondary Achievement

By Marc Brodersen | April 06, 2021


 Education Leaders Discuss Administrator Retention, Mobility, and Attrition

By John Lopez | March 15, 2021


 Strategies to Help Mitigate Learning Loss

By Amanda Foust | February 01, 2021


 Evaluating Colorado Preschool Program Eligibility Factors

By Carrie Germeroth | January 04, 2021


 Booting Up Wyoming Teachers Through Micro-Credentials

By Anne Butterworth | December 01, 2020


 The Growing Importance of College and Career Readiness Indicators

By Marc Brodersen | November 01, 2020


 Developing Elements for a Successful Middle School Algebra Program

By Douglas Van Dine | November 01, 2020


 Supporting an Evaluation of the Rural Educator Stipend Program in Colorado

By Douglas Gagnon | October 01, 2020


 Guide Supports Native Voice in Ed Decision-Making

By Kerry Englert | September 17, 2020


 Infographics Shed Light on Rural Internet Connectivity Issues

By Douglas Gagnon | September 03, 2020


 Ask A REL Service Provides Research-Based Responses to Education-Related Questions

By Amanda Foust | September 01, 2020


 Ed Decision-Makers Find Potential Strategies in Ed Leadership Movement Report

By Stephen Meyer | August 31, 2020


 New Report Details Foundational Skills Needed for Algebra I Success

By Douglas Van Dine | August 04, 2020


 Data Model to Support Teacher Shortage Predictions

By Joshua Stewart | August 04, 2020


 New Study Finds Students’ Academic Use of Flex Time May Need Encouragement

By Marc Brodersen | July 21, 2020


 Personalizing Education to Close Learning Gaps

By David Yanoski | July 15, 2020


 Using Assessments to Identify and Address COVID-19 Learning Gaps

By Anne Butterworth | July 15, 2020


 Value of Flex Scheduling Emerging During Social Distancing

By Carrie Germeroth | July 02, 2020


 Closing Rural Achievement Gaps in Nebraska Districts

By Douglas Gagnon | July 02, 2020


 New Cross-REL Early Childhood Math Resource Is Designed for Families and Caregivers

By Carrie Germeroth | June 05, 2020


 Maintaining School Culture to Support Students’ Social-Emotional Learning

By Carrie Germeroth | June 03, 2020


 Strategies for Implementing Remote Learning Plans Along a Continuum of Internet Access

By Douglas Gagnon | May 08, 2020


 Strengthening English Learner Education in Rural Areas

By Douglas Gagnon | April 01, 2020


 Teacher Movement Discussions Focus on Improving Retention in the Central Region

By Rick Bowness | March 02, 2020


 Teaching Math Along a Developmental Progression Can Help Improve Early Math Skills

By Rick Bowness | March 02, 2020


 Collecting Equity Strategies to Improve Access to Excellent Teachers

By David Yanoski | February 03, 2020


 Webinar Describes Which Teacher Qualifications Are Important for Achievement in Algebra I for Middle School Students

By Rick Bowness | January 03, 2020


 North Dakota Native American Essential Understandings Project Aims to Promote Cultural Awareness, Improve Student Outcomes

By Rick Bowness | January 03, 2020


 Using Research on Prekindergarten Indicators of Quality to Improve Kindergarten Readiness

By Carrie Germeroth | December 02, 2019


 Developing Innovative Education Plans to Improve Student Outcomes in North Dakota

By Joseph Boven | November 01, 2019


 Associations Found Between Teacher Qualifications and Algebra I Teacher Success

By Joseph Boven | October 15, 2019


 Understanding What Influences Teacher Mobility

By Joseph Boven | October 01, 2019


 Delivering Work-Based Learning in Rural Schools

By Joseph Boven | September 03, 2019


 Education Leaders Discover New Ways to Address Critical Education Needs in the Central Region

By Shaundi Newbolt | September 03, 2019


 Teacher Salaries, Age, and School Accountability Ratings Can Predict Teacher Mobility and Attrition

By Joseph Boven | August 20, 2019


 Wyoming Educators Develop Staffing Guidelines to Support Students with Disabilities

By Becky Kelleman | August 1, 2019


 In Nebraska, a Focus on Evidence-Based Reading Instruction

By Douglas Van Dine | July 12, 2019


 Legacy High School Partners with REL Central to Study Students’ Use of Flexible Time

By Shaundi Newbolt | June 1, 2019


 Updated Practical Ideas Guide Helps Educators and Their Evaluators Apply the Colorado State Model Evaluation System to an Early Childhood Setting

By Carrie Germeroth | May 1, 2019


 Colorado Department of Education Helps Stakeholders Understand the Complexities of State and Federal Education Accountability Systems

By Shaundi Newbolt | April 11, 2019


 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Addresses Teacher Shortage with Grow Your Own Programs

By Shaundi Newbolt | April 11, 2019


 Education Leaders Use New Report as a Call to Action to Improve Teacher Retention Rates in Central States

By Joseph Boven | March 11, 2019


 Examining Grow Your Own Programs to Address Issues of Teacher Recruitment

By REL Central Staff | February 1, 2019


 Colorado Early Childhood Education Staff Use Data to Support Program Improvement

By Carrie Germeroth | February 1, 2019


 Helping Stakeholders Understand CAEP Standards to Evaluate the Reliability and Validity of Teacher Candidate Evaluation Instruments

By Shaundi Newbolt | January 1, 2019


 State Education Agencies Across the Central Region Use Program Evaluation Modules to Make Improvements

By Shaundi Newbolt | January 1, 2019


 Sharing Data to Examine CTE Course-Taking to Better Prepare Students for the Workforce

By Becky Kelleman | January 1, 2019


 North Dakota Partners with REL Central to Plan Evaluation of Teacher Shortage Loan Forgiveness Program

By Marina Serdiouk | December 1, 2018


 Evaluating the Future of School Equity in Missouri

By Joseph Boven | November 1, 2018



 Engaging Families in School Improvement Initiatives with Web-Based Tools

By Shaundi Newbolt | October 1, 2018



 Collaboration Leads to New Definition Related to Educator Effectiveness in Wyoming

By REL Central Staff | October 1, 2018



 RELS to Hold Two Sessions on Rural Education Needs at NREA

By Joseph Boven | September 1, 2018



 Building a Theory of Action to Inform School Improvement in Nebraska

By Lyn Bopp | September 1, 2018



 Building Capacity for Educators and Education Agencies in the Central Region

By Joseph Boven | August 1, 2018



 Governing Board Perspectives: Addressing Critical Education Issues in the Central Region with Evidence-Based Research

By Abby Javurek | August 1, 2018



 Trainings Support Teachers to Understand and Use Kindergarten Formative Assessment Data

By Joseph Boven | July 1, 2018


 The College and Career Readiness Research Alliance Supports Math Performance and District Effectiveness as Keys to Postsecondary Success

By Shaundi Newbolt | May 30, 2018


 Rural Retention, Mobility, and Attrition Training Supports Leader Needs

By Joseph Boven | April 30, 2018


 Superintendent Addresses Native Voice in Native American Needs Assessment

By Joseph Boven | April 23, 2018


 North Dakota Native American Needs Assessment Enhancements Bring New Voices to Data

By Joseph Boven | March 22, 2018


 Stakeholder Profile: Kara Four Bear on the North Dakota Native American Needs Assessment

By Shaundi Newbolt | March 22, 2018


 Supporting Legacy High School to Understand Student Use of Flex Time

By Shaundi Newbolt | March 15, 2018


 About REL Central

By Charles Harding | March 15, 2018