All the evidence that’s fit to print.
The R4S team has decades of combined experience studying the use of data and research evidence by schools and school leaders. Explore their featured work below and in our publication archive. Looking for something shorter? Try our Resource Center.
How Principals and Peers Influence Teaching and Learning
This paper examines the effects of principal leadership and peer teacher influence on teachers’ instructional practice and student learning. Continue reading How Principals and Peers Influence Teaching and Learning
Research Use in School District Central Office Decision Making: A Case Study
This case study of Hamilton School District and three central office decisions examines the role of research in central office decisions, focusing on how research is used, what research resources are used, and the factors that influence use. Continue reading Research Use in School District Central Office Decision Making: A Case Study
Where do Educators go to Learn About Research?
Identifies the people, organizations, and social media educators report as their sources for research-based information.
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The Role of Federal Agencies in Creating and Administering Evidence-Based Policies
Federal agencies’ push towards the intentional use of evidence in policy development is cause for federal agencies to evaluate the accessibility of existing evidence. Rebecca A. Maynard discusses the four pillars of support provided by federal agencies in the road to advance the federal evidence-based policy agenda. Continue reading The Role of Federal Agencies in Creating and Administering Evidence-Based Policies
The Roles Foundations are Playing in the Evidence-Based Policy Movement
The role of private foundations in the evidence-based policy movement is extensive and significant. Foundations have been shifting their focus from the general government to supporting more state and local levels. Robert C. Granger explores the evolving nature of foundations and provides examples to place the change in context. Continue reading The Roles Foundations are Playing in the Evidence-Based Policy Movement
Educators’ Experiences with Research
Based on survey results, learn how educators have been involved with research. Continue reading Educators’ Experiences with Research
Views on research through the voices of educators
This discusses educators’ attitudes and beliefs about research.
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The Institute of Education Sciences: A Model for Federal Research Offices
Research offices of cabinet-level departments in the federal government are crucial in maintaining and promoting evidence-based policy. Grover J. Whitehurst uses the Institute of Education Sciences as a model for addressing the challenges and recommendations for improving the functioning of federal government research offices. Continue reading The Institute of Education Sciences: A Model for Federal Research Offices
The Scope of Principal Efforts to Improve Instruction
In this study, the authors take a different approach by examining the scope of principal efforts to improve instruction. Continue reading The Scope of Principal Efforts to Improve Instruction