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This coalition works to improve the way research evidence is collected, accessed and used across the K-12 education system.
The Alberta Research Network (ARN) enables Alberta Education to support the research needs of Alberta’s education system in a collaborative manner. It is a coalition of educators, researchers and policy-makers who work to improve the way research evidence is collected, accessed and used across the K-12 education system.
The network provides opportunities and supports for education partners to collaborate on research relevant to Alberta’s education system. Cooperation helps educators identify research trends and gaps, collaborative opportunities and solutions to complex education issues.
Eligible organizations can nominate a representative to the ARN by emailing [email protected]. This email should come from senior leadership, such as a superintendent or Dean of Education, and include the following information:
The Research Partnerships Program (RPP) funds research partnerships between school authorities and post-secondary institutions to support high-quality research that will improve student learning. This grant program was created to foster collaborative research and to find ways to turn research findings into action. The program funds K-12 education research projects to:
To date, 5 cohorts of studies have been funded through this research grant program. The first cohort was formed in spring 2017 with 11 research projects, the second in spring 2018 with 15 research projects, the third in spring 2019 with 10 research projects, the fourth in spring 2021 with 5 research projects and the fifth cohort in spring 2022 with 6 research projects.
Connect with Alberta Education's Research Branch for more information about the ARN or the RPP:
Email: Belina Caissie
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