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Whether by reading or listening—get the latest insights and research findings on education and human development from WestEd experts or dive into real-world stories from our partners on how they’re improving outcomes in their communities.

Insights & Impact

Blog post header image from WestEd titled "Do High-Quality Math Materials Improve Learning?" Part of the "Understanding High-Quality Instructional Materials Implementation" series. Features a headshot of Kirk Walters, Vice President of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, alongside a photo of two high school students collaborating on a laptop. WestEd logo appears in the bottom right corner.

Do High-Quality Math Materials Improve Learning?

In this five-part series, WestEd math education experts share the latest WestEd research on how high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and their implementation impact math teaching and learning.

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In Their Words

How a Nevada Charter School Significantly Improved Students’ ELA Test Scores

Delta Academy's middle school principal shares how their Nevada charter school achieved the largest single-year ELA gains in the school's history.

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Featured Podcast

Episode 23: How Education Leaders Can Reduce Administrative Burden and Reclaim Staff Time 

Every reporting requirement is intended to serve a purpose, but is each one delivering value? In this episode, Kelsey Krausen, Director of Education Finance at WestEd, shares how education leaders can separate meaningful data reporting from burdensome paperwork and reclaim more staff time to focus on students.

Blogs Across WestEd

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

Center for Economic Mobility Blog

Sharing practical research, insights, tools, and support to drive real transformation in education, workforce, and regional systems.