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Research for Action (RFA) bridges the worlds of research and educational policy and practice. For two decades, our mission has been to conduct rigorous studies – qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods – designed to provide a broad range of educational stakeholders with the information they need to improve student outcomes and strengthen schools and communities.

We work together with individuals and organizations at the local, state and national levels to promote educational reform that is effective, sustainable and equitable. Through collaborative relationships with stakeholders, we:

• Expand knowledge;
• Inform policy and practice;
• Foster collaboration;
• Provoke public dialogue.

Our work is guided by deeply held principles:

• We believe that high quality education opportunities should be available to all, especially those traditionally disadvantaged by poverty and discrimination.
• We seek to increase democratic participation in education decisions because it is critical to successful, sustainable and publicly accountable school reform.
• Our practices are guided by the belief that researchers, practitioners, community leaders, parents and students can learn from each other.
• We work to ensure that our research is practical, contains actionable recommendations, and is accessible to all relevant stakeholders.