Welcome to NNERPP Extra, your space for exploring the intersection of education research, policy, and practice!
Welcome to our spring edition
Happy spring, and welcome to a new issue of NNERPP Extra! In this issue, we explore how to support practice-side leaders in presenting at research conferences that are designed with mainly academic researchers in mind, we examine what possible pathways into RPP work look like, and we learn which “ingredients” make for a stable partnership. We hope you enjoy this issue! As always, a special thank you goes to our wonderful guest authors who contributed to this issue. Happy reading!
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Explore the articles from our new edition!
The magazine is organized into four recurring sections:
Research Insights
In this section, NNERPP members share a behind-the-scenes look at partnership research
How can we support practice-side leaders in participating in and presenting at conferences that are often designed with only academic researchers in mind? This article explores the value, learning opportunities, and some logistical considerations of such efforts.
RPP Deep Dive
This section explores pressing challenges commonly encountered in RPPs and possible solutions to these
How do professionals end up working in RPPs? What prepares them for this work? This article begins to explore the question of possible pathways into RPPs to help support the growing RPP field and those engaged in the work in being effective and impactful.
Extra Credit
This section features shorter pieces covering a variety of topics through a “Spotlight” or “How To” format
How do we know which components are central to forming and being a healthy partnership? Members of the Institute for School Partnership (ISP) share insights from a collaborative thought activity examining the main “ingredients” to a partnership “recipe.”
Research Headlines
A roundup listing all of our members’ research from the past quarter
Gardner Center
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Discover the latest research from RPPs across the country
Our research roundup lists new research from NNERPP members for each quarter, updated every Monday. You can also explore previous quarterly roundups.
Recent Research Headlines
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Creating Coherence: Lessons on English Learner Reclassification
- English Learners / Dual Language Learners / Bilingual Learners
Gardner Center
The Impact of Coaching on K-3 Literacy Instruction in Michigan
- Early Childhood Ed
- Literacy and Reading
Education Policy Innovation Collaborative
Agency Perspectives on Streamlining and Supporting Access to Public Assistance Programs in Louisiana
- Early Childhood Ed
New Orleans Collaborative for Early Childhood Research
Co-Designing New Approaches to School Safety: District and Community Perspectives on Chicago’s Whole School Safety Framework
- Community Perspectives
- School Discipline
UChicago Consortium
eCampus Course Offerings and Enrollments in the Technical College System of Georgia: How Well Does eCampus Serve Rural Students?
- Postsecondary
Georgia Policy Labs
Stanford-Sequoia K–12 Collaborative: Early High School Outcomes for Reclassified English Learners
- English Learners / Dual Language Learners / Bilingual Learners
Gardner Center
Experiences of Illinois Districts with Early Success in Reducing Teaching Vacancies: A Second-Year Evaluation of the Teacher Vacancy Grant Pilot Program
- Teachers / Principals / Superintendents
Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative
The Expanding Landscape of Career-Connected Learning in New York City
- Postsecondary
Research Alliance for New York City Schools
Dyslexia Intervention Participation in Arkansas, 2014-2025
- Learning Disability
Office for Education Policy
PRiME Growth Report, 5th Edition: Highlighting the Missouri Schools That Achieve the Highest Growth in ELA and Math
- Assessments
PRiME Center St. Louis University
Teacher/Principal Credentials and KIDS Implementation
- Early Childhood Ed
- Teachers / Principals / Superintendents
Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative
Positive Trends: For the Second Consecutive Year, MAP Math Test Results Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels. Reading Results, Following National Trends, Are More Worrisome
- Assessments
PRiME Center St. Louis University
Student Experiences in the Technical College System of Georgia’s eCampus Initiative
- Postsecondary
Georgia Policy Labs
A Close Look at The Kindergarten Individual Developmental Survey (KIDS)
- Early Childhood Ed
Early Childhood Research Alliance of Chicago
Implementing a New High-Quality Math Curriculum
- Curriculum
- STEM & Computer Science
Institute for School Partnership at Washington University
Elementary Math Achievement in the 2024-2025 Academic Year
- Elementary School
- STEM & Computer Science
Madison Education Partnership
Practical Takeaways from the Rhode Island Professional Learning Network
- Professional Learning
Rhode Island Education Research Initiatives
Promising Practices for School Organization of Mental Health Supports
- Health and Mental Health
Rhode Island Education Research Initiatives
Counselors’ Insights on Early Postsecondary Opportunities: Trends from the 2025 Tennessee Educator Survey
- Counselors
- Postsecondary
Tennessee Education Research Alliance
Teachers’ Experiences with Career and Technical Education: Trends from the 2025 Tennessee Educator Survey
- Career and Technical Education / Work-Based Learning
- Teachers / Principals / Superintendents
Tennessee Education Research Alliance
Stanford-Sequoia K–12 Collaborative: Who Are Long-Term English Learners and How Can School Districts Support Them?
- English Learners / Dual Language Learners / Bilingual Learners
Gardner Center
Our RPP 101 online series starts April 6! If you’re new to #RPPs, join us for a comprehensive exploration of research-practice partnerships, led by NNERPP Director Paula Arce-Trigatti and NNERPP …Assistant Director Kim Wright! More info + registration here: https://buff.ly/i3BZr3v
Did you know? Applications for @Spencer_Fdn’s Racial Equity Research Grants are now open! Intent to Apply forms are due May 4, 2026; full proposals are due July 1, 2026:
Racial Equity Research Grants
The Racial Equity Research Grants program supports education research projects that will contribute to understanding and…
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Newly added to NNERPP Extra’s #ResearchRoundup: New #edresearch from Gardner Center and @StanfordSequoia https://buff.ly/FaciwqS #ResearchRoundupMonday
We’re proud to be featured in the latest Yearbook from NNERPP, highlighting RPPs across the country and the impact of collaborative, community-engaged work in education. Read to know more about the… team behind the #TNEdSurvey!
Full Yearbook: https://nnerpp.rice.edu/annual-report/
Have you seen this job opportunity? @UTAustin is hiring a Program Manager for LONESTARP3: https://buff.ly/QDJDQ2v
Join us for our RPP 101 online series, starting April 6! This 4-part series builds from session to session to provide a comprehensive exploration of #RPPs for those new to research-practice …partnerships or wanting to rethink RPPs. More info + registration: https://buff.ly/tCQkjz2
Applications are now open for our fourth Engaged Research Competition! These funds will support faculty @GeorgiaStateU who are doing engaged research with public or nonprofit partners. Applications …are due by April 9. That’s research #TheStateWay! https://t.gsu.edu/3AQHwt9
Hey, NNERPP! Save the date for this year’s NNERPP Annual Forum! #NNERPP26 will take place in Los Angeles, CA, from July 22-24, 2026. Session submissions and registrations opening soon… Please …stay tuned. We are so excited to see you there!
Newly added to NNERPP Extra’s #ResearchRoundup: New #edresearch from @EPICedpolicy, @GAPolicyLabs, Gardner Center, @StanfordSequoia, New Orleans Collaborative for Early Childhood Research, and …@UChiConsortium https://buff.ly/WmhiCFO #ResearchRoundupMonday
