High Response Rates Through Collaborative Survey Practices: Lessons from Alaska’s Trauma-Engaged Schools Partnership with REL Northwest

Join REL Northwest for a free, one-hour webinar on May 24 at noon Pacific to learn about developing and administering a large-scale statewide survey, actionable strategies used to achieve a high response rate, and valuable lessons learned along the way...
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Addressing Working Conditions to Improve Teacher Retention: An Exploration of the Research

Across the United States, school districts, both large and small, are facing challenges with recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers. REL Northwest is partnering with Lower Kuskokwim School District in Alaska to identify evidence-based strategies...
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Examining the implementation and impact of full-day kindergarten in Oregon

Many states and districts offer full-day kindergarten with the hope that additional learning time will improve student outcomes. In 2015/16, Oregon shifted its funding structure for kindergarten enrollment, which created incentives for districts to offer...
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Implementation and Impact of Full-Day Kindergarten in Oregon

In 2015/16, Oregon shifted its funding policy on kindergarten enrollment, creating financial incentives for school districts to offer full-day kindergarten (FDK). This resulted in an increase in the percentage of kindergarten students enrolled in FDK...
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Grow-Your-Own Programs for American Indian Teachers in Montana

Schools located in rural areas and on Indian reservations in Montana face ongoing teacher shortages. This infographic shows how grow-your-own programs have emerged as one solution that draws on the strengths of Native communities to better serve Native...
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