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REL Midwest: Putting Research into Action
The Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest translates research to practice in partnership with policymakers and practitioners in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

The 10 Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) work in partnership to conduct applied research and training with a mission of supporting a more evidence-based education system. Learn more about REL Midwest.

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Apr17

Supporting Equity and Social and Emotional Learning Webinar

This webinar showcases how practitioners can implement equitable practices to support students’ social and emotional development.

Dec11

KIDS Data Use Train-the-Trainer Materials

REL Midwest produced a suite of resources to equip a cadre of trainers who present Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS) data use workshops to kindergarten teachers.

Nov26

Making It: Latino Students’ Pathways to College

Watch REL Midwest’s documentary about challenges Latino students face when preparing for and entering college and supports to encourage their success.

Latest from the REL Midwest Blog

Building the capacity of school boards to support Black student achievement and close opportunity gaps
School boards can play a critical role in closing opportunity and achievement gaps. Learn how REL Midwest is working to build the capacity of Wisconsin board members to support Black students.

What did REL Midwest do in 2018? Check out our year in review
We tallied up our research, training, coaching, and engagement work in 2018. See what we accomplished this year!

Resource roundup: Ask A REL
REL Midwest responds to your education research questions through the Ask A REL reference desk. Explore the most recent Ask A RELs on a variety of topics.

Partnering with districts and schools to identify research needs
REL Midwest and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District are partnering to support district and school staff in identifying and prioritizing their research and evaluation needs.

WORKS IN PROGRESS

Learn more about the research projects currently underway. Learn more about the research projects currently underway

ASK A REL

Ask A REL is a collaborative reference desk service provided by the 10 RELs and functions much in the same way as a technical reference library.

Ask A REL

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Watch the video recap of an event that brought together K-12 educators and staff at educator preparation institutions to discuss shared expectations for new teachers and then read more about the collaboration.

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