Aligning Data Systems With State Needs: How User-Centered Design Helps
Learn more about how user-centered design can help states transform closed data systems into accessible resources that support policy, research, and individual decision-making.
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Leading Voices Podcast Series Episode 14: Early Signs of Distress: Identifying and Implementing Systemic Improvements—A Conversation With Aimee Evan, John Carwell, and David Frank
Discover the Indicators of Distress and learn how two state education agencies collaborated with WestEd to identify necessary improvements and implement processes that led to lasting success.
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Center for IDEA Fiscal Reporting (CIFR)—News
Demystifying IDEA Part B and Part C implementation with the latest CIFR news and calculation tools
National Research and Development Center to Improve Education for Secondary English Learners—News
Bridging research and practice with evidence-based insights to improve education for secondary English learners
Justice and Prevention Resource Center News and Events
Providing expert insights related to justice, crime and violence prevention, public health, and safety for policymakers, practitioners, and state and community leaders
NextGenScience: On the Same Wavelength
Diving into today’s most talked about topics related to science teaching, learning, and leadership
Carnegie Math Pathways
Elevating math teaching and learning through research insights, stories, and announcements from Carnegie Math Pathways
Center for Standards, Assessment, and Accountability: Notes from the Field
Sharing expert insights and stories on improving learning and outcomes through more effective standards, assessments, and accountability measures
REL West Blog
Amplifying evidence-based strategies and stories from REL West’s work with educators and state and local education leaders
REL Northwest Blog
Sharing key insights and evidence-based findings from REL Northwest’s partnerships with communities and state and local education leaders