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Sep3

This video tells the story of how a networked improvement community of teachers worked to improve graduation rates at alternative high schools.

May20

Implementing Competency-Based Education Strategies: From Research to Practice

This webinar recording showcases how competency-based education strategies can positively affect student learning outcomes.

May13

Integrating Play Into Literacy Instruction: Strategies for Your Classroom

This video shows how to implement research-based literacy practices from the What Works Clearinghouse through play-based learning.

Latest from the REL Midwest Blog

Meaningful online education for our youngest learners: Tips to reconcile the need for e-learning with how young children learn best
As schools reopen for fall, many will be incorporating e-learning and educational technology. To support young learners, explore these tips to ensure that e-learning is developmentally appropriate.

Resource roundup: Returning to school during COVID-19
School districts across the country have begun to reopen for in-person, remote, or blended learning. We rounded up resources from across the REL network to help administrators and teachers foster positive learning environments amid the uncertainties caused by COVID-19.

Building a diverse teacher workforce through a robust inquiry, planning, and implementation process
When teachers reflect students’ racial/ethnic and cultural background, the results can be powerful. Learn how REL Midwest is supporting Lansing School District in building a diverse teacher workforce.

Using teacher exit surveys to improve teacher retention
Teacher departures and turnover can pose serious challenges for schools and negatively affect student achievement. A teacher exit survey can help districts and schools better understand why teachers leave and improve retention.