EIR Innovation Insights Newsletter Archive
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Systemic SEL Implementation & Academic Integration
The U.S. Department of Education’s Education Innovation and Research (EIR) program proudly presents a two-webinar series on the important impact of social-emotional learning (SEL) programs in schools. Each webinar highlights…
Leveraging Evaluators to Enhance Projects
Evaluators can be a great asset to many components of innovative education projects. This webinar features EIR grantees and evaluators discussing the ways in which they partner during different phases…
Engaging Communities in Innovative STEM Programs
During this webinar, current EIR grantees shared strategies they use to support effective community engagement, including: Strategies for engaging communities effectively when implementing STEM initiatives in rural/tribal places; Approaches to…
Prioritizing Teacher Well-Being Webinar
The critical importance of maintaining and valuing teacher well-being manifests in many ways, some of which became especially pronounced in recent years. Implementing initiatives to prioritize teacher well-being is complex,…
Approaches to Teacher Well-Being
Teacher well-being is linked to positive classroom environments, student educational experiences, and teacher retention. This paper addresses (1) definitions of educator well-being and recent changes in the educational setting that…
How EIR Grantees Recruit Schools and Districts for Research Studies
Meaningful education research requires strong participation, but recruiting schools and districts to participate in research is challenging and complex. This paper highlights common challenges to successful recruitment and strategies to…
Implementing Out-of-School Time STEM Programs in STEM Ecosystems
STEM content is increasingly critical in both work and life, and STEM-related learning occurs in both formal and informal environments. This paper describes factors that contribute to the success of…
Reconnecting with Families: How EIR Grantees Are Reimagining Family Engagement Post COVID–19
The COVID-19 pandemic reinforced the role of family engagement in education as crucial for addressing students’ academic, social-emotional, and cultural needs. Despite the emerging and ongoing challenges faced by educators…
Tools for Managing Turnover Guidance Document
All project teams have to manage staff turnover and onboarding over the course of their projects. This guidance sheet with accompanying worksheet can help you plan for and execute smooth…