Education shapes lives and communities, paving the way for a brighter future. As a new school year begins, there’s a sense of excitement and renewal in the air, a chance to start fresh and make a meaningful impact. This quarter’s newsletter offers a collection of resources to help educators, school leaders, and families inspire and guide students as they step into the classroom once again this fall.
Featured News
Bringing Evidence to Bear on Literacy and Numeracy
Discover evidence-based resources from the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) program and the What Works Clearinghouse to help educators and families in supporting students’ acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills.
Supporting New Educators
With the start of the new school year, REL Appalachia has compiled a list of resources on how education leaders can support new educators so they can start their year off on the best foot. The handpicked resources cover mentorship, new teacher supports, and residencies.
New Findings and Research
How Educators Select Programs and Products: Lessons for Product Developers
This action-oriented research brief focuses on how product developers can move from developing an evidence-based product to getting it into schools and districts.
Additional Timely REL Appalachia Resources for Fall Planning
This edition of “REL Corner” from REL Appalachia provides resources from across the REL program that support educators and education leaders with planning for the school year ahead.
Identifying and Addressing Bullying Risks in Kindergarten
Discover which kindergarteners are most at risk of being bullied or becoming bullies and learn how educators and parents can intervene early.
PODCAST: Supporting Students with Behavioral and Emotional Needs: A Conversation with Carl Sumi
How can teachers improve classroom relationships and outcomes for students with emotional and behavioral needs? SRI Principal Education Researcher Carl Sumi shares effective strategies and evidence-based interventions on The SRI Homeroom podcast.
Improving Online STEM Education: Insights from a Postsecondary Teaching with Technology Collaborative Fellow
Makayla Reese, a junior biology major at Virginia State University, provides a unique perspective on enhancing online STEM education.
New Publications and Resources
- Brief by Santiago Navia-Jaramillo, Miya Warner, and Sunny Cao: The Beyond Engage New England Initiative: 2022–23 School Profiles
- Report by Aliya Pilchen, Mary Klute, and Marta Mielicki: Examining Implementation and Outcomes of the Project On-Track High-Dosage Tutoring Program
- Publication by Anne Partika: Public Preschool Predicts Stronger Third-Grade Academic Skills
- Publication by Elica Sharifnia and co-authors: Designing Inclusive Computational Thinking Learning Trajectories for the Youngest Learners
- Podcast by Krystal Thomas: Reimagining Instructional Quality and Coaching on The SRI Homeroom
- Podcast by Shari Gardner and Jennifer Nakamura: Improving Access and Engagement for Students with Disabilities on The SRI Homeroom
- Blog post by Hannah Cheever and Charles Harding: Part 3: What Strategies Can EdTech Developers Use to Successfully Launch a New Innovation Based on Research?
- Blog post by Howard Morrison: Equity in Data: Where to Start!
- Blog post by Linh Le: Celebrating the 34th Anniversary of ADA
- Blog post by Morgan Solender: Avoiding Implicit Bias in Classroom Observations
- Infographic by Hannah Cheever and Kirby Chow: Developing Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms: A Training and Coaching Series for Educators
