The ten Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) work in partnership to conduct applied research and trainings with a mission of supporting a more evidence-based education system. Learn more about the REL Northeast & Islands region.
Educator Diversity Matters: Black Teachers Improve Outcomes for Black Students
This infographic explores the relationship between educator diversity and outcomes for Black students and how two states are working to increase the diversity of their teacher workforce.
What Are the Effects of Taking College-level Courses in High School?
Watch a video that explores evidence from our new study that accelerated college credit programs can increase students' success in high school and college regardless of their economic advantages or disadvantages.
Earning College Credit in High School: New Evidence about a Promising Practice
This webinar discussed findings from the first longitudinal study of accelerated college credit programs in Rhode Island.
This webinar presented findings from two studies that examined the association between Massachusetts' monitoring system ratings and schoolwide student outcomes.
Using Data to Strengthen Your High-Dosage Tutoring Program: Lessons from a Rhode Island District
This webinar provided information about high-dosage tutoring, an evidence-based practice to address learning loss, and how to use data to monitor the progress of high-dosage tutoring programs.
This study investigated participation in a first-year teacher mentoring program, how it varied by teacher characteristics, and how it was related to new teacher retention after the first year.
This study compared attendance supports designed to reduce absenteeism between schools in which chronic absenteeism increased and schools in which it decreased.
Evaluating Professional Learning: Introduction to a Tool for Schools and Districts
This workshop presented a new tool for evaluating professional learning initiatives and provided suggestions for helping state, district, and school leaders begin using the tool.
Latest from the REL Northeast & Islands Blog
Data Coaching in Puerto Rico: Reflecting on and Celebrating the Work
Read about how data coaches in Puerto Rico have been helping to build a culture of data use across the island.
REL Northeast & Islands and Rhode Island Leaders Support High Quality Work-Based Learning
Learn how state and local leaders are investing in work-based learning to increase student access and participation throughout the Northeast region.
Looking Back and Preparing for the Road Ahead
Hear reflections from our newest team member on how REL Northeast & Islands responded to the emergent needs of educators and policymakers this past year, while continuing to move our research initiatives forward.
Featured Video
Watch a video that explores evidence from our new study that accelerated college credit programs can increase students' success in high school and college regardless of their economic advantages or disadvantages.
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Ask a REL
Ask A REL is a collaborative reference desk service provided by the ten Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) and functions much in the same way as a technical reference library.
Works in Progress
Learn more about the research projects currently underway.
Featured Study
Characteristics of Approved Universal PreK Programs in Vermont
Building on a previous study on universal prekindergarten programs in Vermont, this study aimed to better understand program availability, quality, and characteristics related to family choice.
Featured Resource
Analyzing Teacher Mobility and Retention: Guidance and Considerations
This set of two applied research methods reports are guides for state and local education agency policymakers and their analysts who are interested in studying teacher mobility and retention.
Featured Infographic
This infographic shares findings from a REL Northeast & Islands study that found that participating in accelerated college credit programs increases a student's chances of success in high school and college.
