University of Washington

How can schools partner with Black families, community members, and students to create literacy practices that affirm Black students’ identities and engagement? How can district leaders learn from these school-level efforts in order to expand such partnerships across the district?

With this award, Walker aims to develop her skills and confidence to support mentees when they encounter challenges related to their racial or cultural identity, normalize discussions about race within her mentee relationships, and help mentees explore the multiple career ...

How and why does school finance reform reduce inequality in educational resources for students of color and youth living in low-income families?

How can we assess whether research has influenced the thinking and decision making orientations of policymakers and practitioners?

How can school district leaders redesign their work processes to improve the district’s use of research evidence?

Does youth participation in education programs during incarceration raise earning and education outcomes and reduce recidivism after release?

The Scholars Mentoring Grant was designed to support the professional development of William T. Grant Scholars and help researchers of color reach higher levels on the career ladder.

To what extent does neighborhood social capital influence dental health outcomes for publicly insured adolescents?

The first phase of the study will examine how the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) develops their plan to disseminate ACE research evidence and clarify whether the State and other key policy partners have developed content ...

Prior research generally reveals the myriad reasons why policymakers fail to use research that fundamentally challenges their current policies and practices.

What are the outcomes for youth after they age out of the foster care system?