EIR Grantastic! – Communication Tools for Success
Nancy Gannon speaks with the Circle Up Project team, including members from CAST and Aldine ISD, about the critical role of communication in grant success. The team discusses strategies like…
Stakeholder Engagement
EIR Grantastic! – Strong Team, Strong Implementation: Aligning Goals
Dr. Shalika Robie speaks with Tamara Cooper, Senior Manager of Federal Grants at the New Teacher Center (NTC). They discuss the planning process for grants, common challenges faced in professional…
EIR Grantastic! – Recruitment: In Their Shoes
Joanna Garner, executive director of the Center for Educational Partnerships at Old Dominion University, shares her insights on recruitment strategies for her EIR project. She emphasizes the importance of understanding…
EIR Grantastic! – Recruitment: Building Those Relationships
June Mark and Julie Zeringue talk with Patrice Williams about their experiences with recruitment for their EIR grant project. They discuss how they implemented relationship-driven and context-aware strategies when recruiting…
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…
Practical Measurement in Professional Development
Vivian Mihalakis (Deputy Director, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation), Kara Jackson (Associate Professor, University of Washington), and Hannah Neiman (Research Scientist, University of Washington) lead a discussion on practical measurement…
How Putting the Needs of Students First Can Transform Stakeholders
How Putting the Needs of Students First Can Transform Stakeholders