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For 35 years, the Education Research & Development Institute (ERDI) has proudly convened top thought leaders from across the United States to inform and influence the products and services that support PK-12 education. Institutes are framed around top problems of practice and three primary design anchors: meaningful engagement; rich professional learning; and a strong community that supports and celebrates those committed to improving the lives of children through public education. We continue to ask the following essential questions:
- How do we champion the formation of a strong, positive public education identity?
- How do we comprehensively develop and equip students to capably lead our country for future generations?
- How do we ensure equity and access to high quality learning environments for all students?
ERDI institutes provide a unique forum for those invested in education to learn from one another and to discuss and tackle the issues facing districts across the country. As thought and practice leaders representing diverse facets of the education sector, we have a collective duty to advocate for and champion the best interests of students, educators, parents, and communities.
TOP PROBLEMS OF PRACTICE
Summer 2021
Learning & Instruction
| Social Emotional Learning | 79% |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 65% |
| Broadening the Definition of Student Success | 54% |
| Effective Instruction | 54% |
| Student Engagement | 49% |
| College & Career Readiness | 44% |
| Trauma-informed practices | 35% |
| Elevating Student Voice | 33% |
| Distance/Remote Learning | 30% |
| MTSS/RtI & Intervention | 30% |
| Cultural/Linguistic Responsiveness | 28% |
| Profile of a Graduate | 28% |
| Accountability & Efficacy | 26% |
| Assessment Literacy | 26% |
| High Expectations & Access to Grade Level Standards | 26% |
| Depth of Knowledge (Rigor) | 23% |
| Instructional Coaching & Mentoring | 23% |
People, Planning and Development
| Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | 65% |
| Culture & Climate | 63% |
| Leadership Development & Capacity Building | 58% |
| Strategic Planning | 44% |
| Parent/Community Engagement | 42% |
| Restorative Practices | 40% |
| Change Management | 35% |
| Effective Communication | 35% |
| Professional Development | 33% |
| Teacher Retention | 33% |
| Teacher Recruitment | 30% |
| Board Development | 26% |
| Health & Wellness | 23% |
| Identity & Branding (School & District) | 23% |
Technology, Infrastructure and Operations
| Organizational Effectiveness & Efficiency | 47% |
| Return on Investments | 37% |
| Classroom & Learning Space Design | 30% |
| Data Literacy & Management | 30% |
| Maximizing & Extending Budgets | 30% |
| Data Privacy & Security | 28% |
| Technology Infrastructure & Systems | 28% |
| 1:1 Technology Access | 26% |
| Community & Corporate Partnerships (Funding) | 23% |
| Digital Literacy (Staff) | 21% |
| Digital Literacy (Student) | 21% |
*Calculations were based on the number of Education Leaders who identified the listed topics as their primary problem(s) of practice in their districts (n=73 5/19/21)