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.
REL Northeast & Islands: Putting Research into Action
The Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Northeast and Islands translates research to practice in partnership with policymakers and practitioners in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Vermont.
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.
What's New at REL Northeast & Islands
This webinar will present 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.
The Effects of Accelerated College Credit Programs on Educational Attainment in Rhode Island
Learn about a new study that found positive effects of accelerated college credit programs on student outcomes in Rhode Island. See companion infographic.
Latest from the REL Northeast & Islands Blog
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.
Virgin Islands Project Supports All Educators in Instructing English Learners
Learn how REL Northeast & Islands has teamed up with the Virgin Islands Department of Education to ensure that all teachers use high-quality instructional practices with English learners.
New Report Finds Accelerated College Credit Programs Have Positive Outcomes for Students
Read about Rhode Island's efforts to improve college and career readiness in youth through accelerated college credit programs, which students participate, and how they benefit.
Featured Video
Learn how REL Northeast & Islands supports educators in improving instruction for English learner students.
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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.