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What higher ed can do about getting research into the K-12 classroom

Monday, May 11, 2026Dr. Steve Baule, Dr. Tammy Champa, and Dr. Jessa CookView original
A lack of structured collaboration between K-12 and higher ed contributes to a disconnect between research and practice.Educational research has never been more abundant, yet its impact on classroom practice remains uneven at best. While universities continue to produce studies on instructional strategies, student outcomes, and emerging technologies, many K-12 educators rarely engage with this work in meaningful ways.