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Since 1988, the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) at the University of Minnesota has connected research to practice— serving students, educators, workforces, organizations, and communities.

For more than three decades, CAREI’s District Assembly has bridged the gap between academic research and real-world educ...
09/23/2026

For more than three decades, CAREI’s District Assembly has bridged the gap between academic research and real-world educational leadership! 🎓✨

Looking to bring research-backed systems improvement to your schools? In this recorded webinar, CAREI Director Dr. Kim Gibbons and Assistant Director Dr. Nicole McKevett reflect on the legacy of District Assembly and unveil its new vision as a national leadership network.

Key takeaways from the webinar preview:
✅ Highlights from nearly 40 years of research-practice partnerships
✅ Strategies to evaluate what works (and de-implement what doesn't)
✅ A preview of upcoming expert sessions covering literacy, math, school mental health, and AI in education
✅ Details on how one district membership unlocks year-round learning and resource archives for your entire leadership team
🎁Bonus: Free implementation tools and webinar slides you can access immediately

Watch the recording today and share it with your district team! 👇

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoQ7kf1cdho
📂 Access webinar resources and materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1Q7LIhrmE7TTlD4LwbKi2mK_vCeuu821i

Looking to elevate your school or district’s systems this year? 📚 ✨We’re excited to announce our CAREI’s Webinar Series ...
09/17/2026

Looking to elevate your school or district’s systems this year? 📚 ✨

We’re excited to announce our CAREI’s Webinar Series for 2026-27!

Hosted live on Zoom by CAREI experts, these free 1-hour sessions are designed to help your team leverage evidence-based practices, strengthen MTSS implementation, and drive durable, system-wide improvement.

Topics this year include:
🔷 MTSS Math strategies (3-part series)
🔷 Attedance data and qualitative insights
🔷 Structured literacy, oral language and morphology
🔷 Program evaluation and de-implementation
🔷 Secondary MTSS coherence

🗓️ When: Select weekdays from noon-1 p.m. CDT
💰 Cost: FREE

Check out the complete 2026-27 lineup and register for upcoming sessions: carei.umn.edu/professional-learning

The Minnesota Principals Survey was featured in CEHD Connect Magazine! 🎓✨See how CAREI’s research elevates the voices of...
09/16/2026

The Minnesota Principals Survey was featured in CEHD Connect Magazine! 🎓✨

See how CAREI’s research elevates the voices of over 2,400 PreK-12 school leaders to help shape education policy, address school challenges, and support Minnesota educators.

Check out the full article here ⤵️
https://connect.cehd.umn.edu/amplifying-school-leaders-voices

What does it take to move research off the page and into real district outcomes? 💡 Find out live tomorrow during our FRE...
09/14/2026

What does it take to move research off the page and into real district outcomes? 💡 Find out live tomorrow during our FREE 2026–27 District Assembly preview webinar.

Join CAREI Director Dr. Kim Gibbons and Assistant Director Dr. Nicole McKevett for a live preview of the CAREI District Assembly: A National Leadership and Systems Improvement Network.

Here’s what we’ll cover in 60 minutes:
✨ Get an early look at upcoming sessions on AI, MTSS, and the Canons of Literacy and Math.
✨ See how top-performing schools bridge the gap between research and classroom ex*****on.
✨ Connect with peer leaders tackling shared operational and academic challenges.

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ Time: Noon-1 p.m. CDT
💻 Virtual (Free)

Can't join us live tomorrow at noon? Register anyway and we'll email you the full recording and resource pack directly to your inbox!

👇 Register for the FREE webinar: https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Dk5lbsMnRlifhhqq0Ie_qA

Are your curriculum, instruction, special ed, assessment, and district leadership teams all on the same page?Every day, ...
09/11/2026

Are your curriculum, instruction, special ed, assessment, and district leadership teams all on the same page?

Every day, these teams make decisions that shape student learning—but without a shared evidence base and a unified vision, key initiatives can easily fall out of sync.

That’s where CAREI’s District Assembly: A National Leadership and Systems Improvement Network comes in. Designed as a National Leadership and Systems Improvement Network, it gives educational leaders the structure needed to build true coherence across teams, tools, and systems.

One annual membership gives your entire organization access to:
📚 Research and practical implementation tools your teams can use together
🔬 Monthly Research Watch Brief that translate emerging research into actionable leadership insights
💡 Four live learning sessions with thought leaders in education
Facilitated opportunities to learn with educational leaders from across the country.

Our first session begins November 5 with The Cannons of Literacy and Mathematics: What Every Educator Needs to Know. Linda Diamond, Dr. Paige Pullen, Dr. Benjamin Solomon, and Dr. Nicole McKevett will help leaders examine coherence across curriculum, instruction, intervention, and assessment and identify opportunities to strengthen the system as a whole.

One membership. Resources for your whole team

👉 Enroll your team before November 5: z.umn.edu/district-assembly-membership

School leaders—how are you preparing for the 2026-27 school year? 💡Educational leadership requires more from leaders tha...
09/11/2026

School leaders—how are you preparing for the 2026-27 school year? 💡

Educational leadership requires more from leaders than ever before. For over three decades, CAREI District Assembly: A National Leadership and Systems Improvement Network has connected educational leaders with actionable research, practical implementation resources, national experts, and one another.

On Tuesday, September 15, we are hosting a FREE webinar to preview what’s ahead for the 2026-27 network.

Here’s what we’ll cover in 60 minutes:
➡️ Get an early look at upcoming sessions on AI, MTSS, and the Canons of Literacy and Math.
➡️ See how top-performing schools bridge the gap between research and classroom ex*****on.
➡️ Connect with peer leaders tackling shared operational and academic challenges.

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ Time: Noon-1 p.m. CDT
💻 Virtual (Free)

Can't join us live? Register today and we’ll email you the full recording, along with other resources.

⭐ Register for the September 15 webinar: https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Dk5lbsMnRlifhhqq0Ie_qA

How coherent are your organization’s literacy and mathematics systems? 📚 ✏️ When curriculum, intervention, and assessmen...
08/20/2026

How coherent are your organization’s literacy and mathematics systems? 📚 ✏️ When curriculum, intervention, and assessment aren’t aligned, instructional initiatives become fragmented and students experience the consequences.

Join CAREI District Assembly: A National Leadership and Systems Improvement Network for the 2026–27 season and bring your whole team to our first members-only live session!

🗓️ The Canons of Literacy and Mathematics: What Every Educator Needs to Know
💻 Thursday, November 5 | 9 a.m.-noon CST | Virtual
🎤 Presenters: Linda Diamond, Paige Pullen, Ben Solomon and Nicole McKevett

Together, we’ll explore:
✅ Key insights from the recently released Canon of Literacy and the forthcoming Canon of Mathematics
✅ Practical ways to evaluate the coherence of your organization’s instructional systems
✅ Strategies for strengthening alignment around evidence-based practices
✅ How to ensure instructional resources prioritize the knowledge and skills students need most

💡 One District Assembly membership covers your entire team for this session, plus a full year of leadership learning, research insights, implementation tools, and networking opportunities.

👉 Learn more and become a District Assembly member:
z.umn.edu/district-assembly-membership: z.umn.edu/district-assembly-membership

Real progress takes evidence, practical strategy, and a strong team. CAREI’s District Assembly: A National Leadership an...
07/31/2026

Real progress takes evidence, practical strategy, and a strong team. CAREI’s District Assembly: A National Leadership and Systems Improvement Network connects education leaders to strengthen educational systems from the ground up. 🤝

Why join this year? One membership covers your whole team and grants access to:
🗣️ Quarterly learning sessions: Kick off our first session on November 5 as keynote speakers Linda Diamond, Paige Pullen, Ben Solomon, and Nicole McKevett present The Canons of Literacy & Math, giving you practical tools to align curriculum, assessment, and intervention.
💡 Monthly Research Watch: Receive concise summaries translating emerging evidence into practice.
⚒️ Updated District Assembly Member Portal: Access practical tools, protocols, and resources.
🎯 Timely topics: Tackle key challenges including AI in education, school mental health, evidenced-based literacy and math, and early childhood MTSS.

Plus, membership is priced by organization size, making it affordable whether you’re leading a single school or a district of 20,000+ students.

👉 Register your team today: z.umn.edu/district-assembly-membership

We’re at Day 2 of College of Education and Human Development UMN's LEAD Conference! 🌟 Stop by the CAREI booth to connec...
07/29/2026

We’re at Day 2 of College of Education and Human Development UMN's LEAD Conference! 🌟 Stop by the CAREI booth to connect with Holly Pfeiffer (Literacy Specialist) and Alyssa Parr (Research Associate). We’d love to chat about research, practice, and creating equitable education systems. Come say hi! 👋

Big congratulations are in order! 🎉 We are incredibly proud to announce that CAREI Director, Kim Gibbons, PhD, is receiv...
07/16/2026

Big congratulations are in order! 🎉 We are incredibly proud to announce that CAREI Director, Kim Gibbons, PhD, is receiving a notable leadership award at the upcoming International MTSS Association -IMA Global Summit! 🏆

This award honors Kim’s 20+ years of work advancing evidence-based frameworks nationwide. We can't wait to celebrate her distinguished career at the official Awards Gala on Friday, July 31! 👏

Kim will also be facilitating several sessions at the summit covering systemic leadership, literacy, and scaling MTSS. Whether you are joining in person or streaming virtually, it's an incredible opportunity to learn from her and the rest of the CAREI team.

➡️ View the full conference schedule and register today: mtssassociation.org/ima-global-summit

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