Investigators across the university are working to strengthen learning, expand opportunity and improve outcomes for individuals and communities. Leveraging the College of Education’s pioneering scholarship in areas like evaluation and assessment, special education and equity-centered practice, today our faculty lead research on all scales and components of learning and education—from neurons to classrooms to social movements. Whether a study within one of our interdisciplinary centers, a project funded by an external grant, or a small team of faculty and students working to improve education in the local community, research in the College of Education aims for impact and transformation.
Choose a Research Strength and explore the faculty, centers and initiatives, teams, labs and projects that drive this important research forward.
As the Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative transitions to the College of Education, a relationship is strengthened with promise in both directions. Education at Illinois’ research expertise will enrich IWERC’s statewide work, and the think tank’s reporting and connections can help the College’s scholars better reach educators, agencies and policymakers.
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