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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.
New study estimates student learning changes following school building closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic A recent REL Midwest report estimated changes in reading and mathematics achievement in 17 Illinois districts to understand how student learning changed during the pandemic.
New report examines the use of discipline reform plans to reduce inequities in discipline in Minnesota A new REL Midwest study examines the extent to which the creation and use of discipline reform plans were associated with changes in student discipline outcomes.
The Midwest Achievement Gap Research Alliance: Partnering with district and state leaders to improve educational outcomes among Black students In this post, REL Midwest reflects on 5 years of partnership work to support Black students’ success in Wisconsin and the Midwest region.
Illinois district uses a systems change approach to implement and evaluate a new curriculum Over the past year, REL Midwest coaches assisted an Illinois district in building staff capacity to implement a curriculum change that will provide rigorous learning opportunities to all students.
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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.
