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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Supporting Students with Disabilities to Become College- and Career-Ready
Join REL Midwest and the Minnesota Department of Education for an in-person event on effective strategies to prepare students with disabilities to become college- and career-ready.
Postsecondary Education and Employment Pathways of Minnesota Public High School Graduates: Investigating Opportunity Gaps
This REL Midwest study examined differences in graduates’ postsecondary pathways one year after graduation and their college certificate and degree attainment and employment outcomes six years after graduation.
Past and Projected Trends in Teacher Demand and Supply in Michigan
This REL Midwest study examined trends in teacher supply and demand in Michigan over the past five years and projected those trends five years into the future to better understand where potential teacher shortages might occur.
Championing social and emotional learning at the state level REL Midwest is providing coaching to the Indiana Department of Education on how best to support schools and districts as they integrate social and emotional learning into practice.
Understanding why teachers leave: Developing a teacher exit survey REL Midwest is providing coaching to the Ohio Department of Education on developing a teacher exit survey to help districts and schools better understand why teachers leave.
Resource roundup: Tools for meeting Every Student Succeeds Act evidence requirements We’ve rounded up tools from around the REL network to help you understand the Every Student Succeeds Act tiers of evidence and meet the requirements using research-based practices.
Closing gaps to support the future workforce REL Midwest is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Education to support school districts in closing opportunity and learning gaps and preparing students for the workforce.
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WORKS IN PROGRESS
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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.
Featured Video
Watch REL Midwest’s documentary about the advantages associated with a play-based approach in kindergarten and use the viewing guide as a starting point for discussion.
