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.
Equity and Diversity in Teacher Preparation: Learning from Research and Practice
This in-person event in Waltham, Mass., will provide an overview of the status of research on teacher preparation, with a specific focus on research related to equity and diversity. » More info
Virtual Workshop Series: Learning Together: Translating Research to Practice
This two-part workshop series will support education researchers in translating research for actionable use by practitioners, policymakers, and other consumers of educational research. » More info
Planning for High-Quality Evaluation of Professional Learning, Session 3
This three-part webinar training series builds participants understanding of how to plan for and execute high-quality program evaluations of educator professional learning and development. » More info
Latest from the REL Northeast & Islands Blog
Research Agenda Workshops Help Alliances and Partnerships Zero In on Research Needs and Questions
REL Northeast & Islands is coordinating 10 research partnerships and alliances, each focused on one of four high-priority areas: (1) early childhood education and school readiness; (2) college and career readiness; (3) professional development and teacher preparation for effective instruction; and (4) educational equity for access and attainment.
Technical Working Group Helps Keep REL Research Rigorous and Relevant
At REL Northeast & Islands, one of our most important jobs is to ensure that the research we develop and use in partnership with our stakeholders is rigorous and relevant. Our applied research studies must be methodologically sound, and our training, coaching, and technical support projects must be informed by current and credible research. Additionally, we want our projects to meet local needs and contribute to broader conversations about critical challenges facing U.S. schools.
Collaborative Webinar Focuses on Managing Student Data in Times of Crisis
On December 18, 2017, REL Northeast & Islands collaborated with three federally funded technical assistance programs to present a public webinar that explored how state education agencies (SEAs) and local school districts can manage student data in times of crisis.
Featured Video
REL Northeast & Islands and Boston Public Schools partnered to develop a logic model and improve data collection to advance the effectiveness of a district-led mentoring program for beginning teachers.
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 Publication
This study examined how public school principals spend their time on various job-related tasks and professional development. The results indicate that principals spend about 59 hours a week at work and more than half their time on internal administrative tasks and curriculum- and teaching-related tasks.
Featured Infographic
How We Count English Learners Makes A Difference (870 KB)
Concerned about low graduation rates among English learners, and whether they provide a precise picture of ELs’ performance, NYC public schools partnered with REL Northeast & Islands to study graduation rates among students who entered grades 5 and 6 as English learners in 2003/04.
