The National Center for Rural Education Research Networks is a research and development center with a mission to expand the use of evidence-based decision-making in rural education. To this end, we seek to contribute to the body of rigorous research and proven solutions in rural education.
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What We Do
Focus Areas
We determine our focus areas by working with partners, education agencies, researchers, and other organizations to identify the most pressing challenges for districts. Our current focus areas include attendance, postsecondary readiness, and postsecondary entry.
Our Process
We utilize Proving Ground’s continuous improvement framework to help our partners better understand their challenges and rapidly identify and implement solutions that work for all involved.
Our Approach
We expand the impact of our continuous improvement process by establishing a network of rural partners with similar challenges. By sharing their insights and experiences across the network, partners are able to rapidly identify solutions that work for students and families.
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Our Research
Over five years, the Center will conduct research studies with rural partners. We'll share findings and best practices from these studies with the goal of bringing new evidence and resources to bear in the field of rural education.