District Research Leaders as Knowledge Mobilizers and Brokers

The role of district research leaders (DRLs) in central offices has emerged as a strategy for improving the creation, flow, and use of research knowledge in decision-making. However, there is limited information about the responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges inherent in these roles. The purpose of this study is to explore DRLs as knowledge mobilizers and brokers of research knowledge. Funding for this study is provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Publications:

Shewchuk, S. & Farley-Ripple, E.N. (2021). Findings From the District Research Leader Knowledge Mobilization Survey (RB21-002.1). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Shewchuk, S., & Farley-Ripple, E.N. (2021). Survey of Knowledge Mobilization Among District Research Leaders. Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Shewchuk, S., & Farley-Ripple, E.N. (2021). Taxonomy of DRL Job Tasks (RB21-001.1). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Shewchuk, S. & Farley-Ripple, E.N. (2020). A Job Description and Resume Analysis of District Research Leaders (R20-004.1). Newark, DE: Center for Research in Education and Social Policy.

Start Date: June 1, 2020

End Date: May 31, 2023

CRESP Lead Researcher: Dr. Samantha Shewchuk

Funder: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

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