About this site
In today’s educational landscape, there is a critical need to bring together researchers and practitioners to address key challenges related to understanding and improving practice, producing applicable research, and using evidence in decision-making. However, challenges remain in identifying cross-sector partners for collaboration.
Currently, there are no large-scale mechanisms to match education researchers with practitioners and leaders. As a result, this need often requires individuals within organizations to conduct an extensive search. This creates a burden for educational administrators who must field multiple requests to participate in research projects that may or may not align with their local needs.
Now our team is ready to review your immediate and long-term research needs and direct you to WestEd education researchers who can help you make a difference.
WestEd’s Mission
WestEd, a nonpartisan research, development, and service agency, works to promote excellence, improve learning, and increase opportunity for children, youth, and adults.
We fulfill our mission through our research, technical assistance (TA), policy, and professional learning services. We are committed to pursuing a future in which all learners have access to high-quality education opportunities that position them for success.
Our researchers bring a range of experiences in conducting research, teaching, and leading schools to our partnerships with educational agencies. Our work is focused on methodological rigor and practical results that can be applied to your localized context.
We work extensively with a range of funders including the U.S. Department of Education, the Department of Justice, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community-based organizations. Our teams are highly experienced in conducting a wide range of research studies, developing and managing databases, synthesizing data, conducting literature reviews, and disseminating study results.