Program Evaluation Toolkit
Learn how to integrate program evaluation into school improvement work using REL Central’s new toolkit that includes videos, learning modules, handouts, and other resources.
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
The U.S. Department of Education, in collaboration with the CDC, has launched a new COVID-19 data dashboard to help educators and families understand the impact of COVID in their communities.
R12CC Fall Newsletter Highlights Recent Work
Learn about our continued plans to support Region 12 states to positively impact student outcomes through strengthening the educator workforce pipeline, growing transformational leaders, and designing and supporting personalized learning.
KSDE Conducts Kansans Can Success Tour
Since 2015, Kansas’ high school graduation rate has increased from 85.7% to 88.3%. Learn more about how KSDE has engaged stakeholders across the state in school redesign and student success.
Voices from the Field: An Interview with Paul Katnik from MO DESE
Voices from the Field spotlights stakeholders in Region 12 and their work to improve educational opportunities and outcomes. R12CC is privileged to collaborate with and share the insights of Paul
Dual Enrollment in Rural Areas
Concerned that rural students may lack important opportunities for improving college readiness, this REL Central report examines patterns in dual enrollment program offerings and participation.
Toolkit for Responding to COVID-19 Cases
This toolkit from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention includes guidance and customizable resources for school administrators to address COVID-19 cases in schools.
Responsible Research Use and Equitable Decision Making
This Midwest and Plains EAC equity tool discusses key concepts involved in using largescale research and includes a checklist that can be applied to a review of secondary research studies.
After-Action Reviews for Summer Learning Programs
This After-Action Review guide assists users to identify and apply lessons learned from summer and extended learning programs to inform strategies and accelerate learning in the future.
Strategies for Safely Returning to School
This U.S. Department of Education webinar series features the latest federal guidance and lessons learned to support educational settings in safely sustaining or returning to in-person instruction.
Educator Shortages and the “Starbucks” Theory
Almost half of Americans surveyed in 2020 expressed interest in living in a town or rural area, up from 38%. Could this help our teacher shortages in rural America?
Supporting Teacher Wellbeing
A new report on teacher wellbeing recommends school and district leaders work with teachers to design and implement wellness supports.