Internal or External Evaluation? When to Say, “Both, Please!”
Education leaders must use data and evidence to make good decisions. No one disputes this. But where does this data and evidence come from, and [...]
Rural schools are already the hub: How a community schools approach can capitalize on this strength
The rural schools that I’ve visited across the country are each unique—from Newhalen, Alaska, where as a visiting researcher I flew in on a bush [...]
Evaluating the implementation of Oregon’s Tribal History/Shared History initiative
Learning about the history of tribal nations and contemporary issues in an authentic, culturally competent way is important for all students. Marzano Research recently partnered [...]
Expanding your school improvement consultant toolbox
This post is the fourth in a series of blog posts with Ceri Dean, Danette Parsley, and Mike Siebersma to introduce the School Improvement Consultant Framework. One day [...]
Project Spotlight: Kamehameha Schools
In addition to its distinct geographic location and beauty, Hawai’i has a unique and rich moʻomeheu (cultural) heritage. The arrival of the first Hawaiian people dates back [...]
Personalizing education in your classroom or school
You already know that individual students in your classroom or school respond differently to different types of learning and subject matter. Whether students prefer remote learning, individual learning, [...]
North Dakota’s investment in innovation yields early dividends
For the last several years, REL Central at Marzano Research and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) have worked together on multiple projects supporting innovative ways to [...]
Facilitating student mental health support systems
Only a few years ago, two South Dakota state agencies were faced with a challenge. With the third-highest teen suicide rate in the country, it was clear that [...]
Supporting school attendance and engagement of Native American students
The toolkit provides activities and strategies to help schools consider ways to build an understanding of their students’ communities, foster a cultural connection and foster trusting relationships. REL [...]