WestEd’s experts, along with leading scholars and practitioners in the fields of education and human development, discuss ways to help every learner to thrive in school, career, and life—from educator well-being and school climate to evidence-based approaches to research, evaluation, professional learning, and technical assistance.
In each episode, host Danny Torres welcomes WestEd’s leading and emerging voices to discuss the most pressing and enduring issues in education and health and human development.
Drawing from evidence, research, and extensive experience, guests offer innovative and actionable strategies for ensuring success for every learner.
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WestEd’s experts, along with leading scholars and practitioners in the fields of education and human development, discuss ways to help every learner to thrive in school, career, and life—from educator well-being and school climate to evidence-based approaches to research, evaluation, professional learning, and technical assistance.
In each episode, host Danny Torres welcomes WestEd’s leading and emerging voices to discuss the most pressing and enduring issues in education and health and human development.
Drawing from evidence, research, and extensive experience, guests offer innovative and actionable strategies for ensuring success for every learner.
Advancing Evidence-Based Practices in the REL West and Northwest Regions
Leading Voices Podcast
26 minutes 6 seconds
2 years ago
Advancing Evidence-Based Practices in the REL West and Northwest Regions
In this episode, Danny Torres talks with Dr. Katie Drummond, Director of the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Northwest, and Dr. John Rice, Director of the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) West.
Their conversation covers a range of topics, including:
Addressing effects of the pandemic in the REL West and REL Northwest regions
Partnering with community-based organizations and state and local education agencies
Advancing research and evidence in state and district programs
Supporting the whole child and closing opportunity gaps in education
Accelerating learning in mathematics and language arts
Reducing chronic absence and disparities in disciplinary actions
Improving teacher retention
Transcript
Since 1966, the Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) have partnered with school districts, state departments of education, and others to help improve educational effectiveness and improve learner outcomes. WestEd operates REL Northwest, which serves Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, and REL West, which services Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.
By leveraging research-based practices and evidence, WestEd’s RELs aim to improve education outcomes for all students in the regions they serve.
Related REL Northwest Resources
Accelerating Literacy Outcomes in Montana Through Evidence and Data Use (Blog Post)
Using Technology to Support Postsecondary Student Learning (Practice Guide)
REL Northwest Website
Subscribe to the REL Northwest email newsletter
Related REL West Resources
Supporting California’s English Learner Students Who Have the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities (Blog Post)
Self-Affirmation: A Powerful Tool for Addressing Stereotype Threat (Infographic)
The Foundation for Education Equity Systems Change (Infographic)
About REL West (Video)
REL West Website
Subscribe to the REL West email newsletter
Leading Voices Podcast
WestEd’s experts, along with leading scholars and practitioners in the fields of education and human development, discuss ways to help every learner to thrive in school, career, and life—from educator well-being and school climate to evidence-based approaches to research, evaluation, professional learning, and technical assistance.
In each episode, host Danny Torres welcomes WestEd’s leading and emerging voices to discuss the most pressing and enduring issues in education and health and human development.
Drawing from evidence, research, and extensive experience, guests offer innovative and actionable strategies for ensuring success for every learner.
