Why Is IDRA’s Research Important?

IDRA has gathered and analyzed data that promote a broader understanding of educational and social policy issues among public and professional decision makers.

Using collaborative and innovative methods, we investigate important questions and provide insight into compelling educational issues.

As a national resource, we set standards in the design, analysis, and synthesis of timely and useful research involving diverse populations.

What Programs Can IDRA Help Research?

• Effective schooling
• School finance
• Student assessment
• Literacy
• Early childhood education
• Cross-age and peer tutoring
• At-Risk prevention and recovery
• Technological applications in education
• Bilingual education and other special language programs
• Dropout identification and prevention