One powerful way to illustrate the impact of RPPs is to simply hear –and share– their stories: What have they worked on in a given timeframe? How has the work impacted students, teachers, and communities? Here, we “visit” six RPPs from across the country (as well as internationally) for a look at what they have been up to in 2025 – and what difference their work has made.
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STORIES OF IMPACT FROM SIX RESEARCH-PRACTICE PARTNERSHIPS
One of the best ways to demonstrate the “why,” “how to,” and “so what” of research-practice partnerships, we have found, is to share what RPP work looks like in real life – and what impact it has in real life. Here, we share six stories of RPP impact, as told by partnerships within NNERPP from various settings and contexts and at various different stages of their partnership journey.
EQUITY-CENTERED AND VISION-ALIGNED RESEARCH: STRATEGIES OF A DISTRICT RESEARCH OFFICE TO BUILD BETTER RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS
How can RPPs can offer a path forward in research rooted in school needs and balanced inquiry? Two district research leaders share their perspectives and experiences, shining a spotlight on the meaning and value of RPP work from this vantage point.
STORIES OF RPP IMPACT: SIX RESEARCH VIGNETTES
What does authentic RPP work look like? How does RPP research make an impact in the real world? We share six stories of RPP research and impact, as told by partnerships within NNERPP from various settings and contexts, to get at answering these questions.
