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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Estimating Changes to Student Learning in Illinois Following Extended School Building Closures due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
This REL Midwest study examined data from 17 Illinois districts over five years, including four years prior to the pandemic, to measure how student learning changed in fall 2020 relative to the previous fall terms.
Leveraging Networked Improvement Communities to Improve Student Outcomes
This webinar will share research on the Networked Improvement Community (NIC) model and show how educators can form NICs to improve student learning outcomes.
Increasing the Reach of Career and Technical Education (CTE)
This webinar highlights research takeaways and actionable strategies that teachers and counselors can use to help students choose CTE courses that align with their career aspirations.
The Midwest Alliance to Improve Knowledge Utilization: Supporting states and districts in using research and evidence-based practices In this blog post, REL Midwest reflects on four years of partnership work in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin to improve knowledge utilization at the state, district, and local levels.
The Midwest Early Childhood Education Research Alliance: Improving school readiness and early literacy REL Midwest looks back on five years of partnership work in Illinois to improve the literacy outcomes of students in kindergarten through grade 3.
The Midwest Career Readiness Research Alliance: Equipping states and districts to support students’ postsecondary success REL Midwest reflects on its five-year partnership to help prepare students for college and careers in Minnesota, Indiana, Michigan, and Iowa.
The Midwest Alliance to Improve Teacher Preparation: Identifying practices and policies to increase access to high-quality teachers REL Midwest looks back on five years of partnership work to improve teacher preparation, recruitment, and retention practices in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana.
More from the REL Midwest Blog
Featured Infographic
Our contract-in-review infographic highlights what we have accomplished through our partnerships.
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
This video provides an overview of a REL Midwest study that examines changes to student learning in Illinois following extended school building closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also browse REL Midwest’s collection of other documentaries and videos.
