We are home to 14 research and outreach units. Our faculty members in these units have a reputation for conducting innovative work in school reform, assessment, school-wide discipline and behavior management, positive youth development, family interventions, special education, early intervention, and culturally responsive educational practices. These programs help children and families of all ages—from infants and toddlers to adolescents and young adults. The work they do is making a difference in Oregon, across the country, and around the world.
Our research culture is field-leading and highly influential with a long tradition of translating research into effective models, methods, and measures that improve lives.
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Brief videos highlighting remarkable research and grant awards within the College of Education
Impact and Outcomes
We are the highest-ranked academic unit at the University of Oregon, due largely to a decades-long record of national and international research and development in special education, counseling psychology, educational leadership, and school psychology. Our research culture is unique and highly influential because our faculty have a long tradition of translating research into effective models, methods, and measures that improve lives.
Our innovations have an enduring impact in Oregon and across the nation.
Research News
September 11, 2024
ECS Researcher Dr. Erin Chaparro Awarded $4 Million Federal Grant for Team-Initiated Problem Solving
Educational and Community Supports at the COE is thrilled to announce research associate professor Dr. Erin Chaparro has been awarded a $4 million grant from the US Department of Education to study Team-Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) over the next five years.
September 10, 2024
Coffee N Conversation: Joanna Goode
In Episode 3 of Coffee N Conversation, Dean Laura Lee McIntyre sat down with Sommerville Knight Professor and Education Studies Department Head Joanna Goode, PhD. They discussed Joanna's passion for transforming computer science courses to be equitable and inclusive through her project Exploring Computer Science curriculum, as well as the future of computer science using artificial intelligence (AI).
September 3, 2024
Immigrant Advocates Call on Massachusetts AG to Probe Enrollment Discrimination
Researchers looking at two other states — Oregon and Michigan — find English learners less likely to take essential core classes than their peers. Co-author Ilana Umansky, an associate professor at the COE provides expert commentary.
July 16, 2024
Five ways to help LGBTQ+ students feel supported at school
To help educators create an environment of inclusivity and acceptance for LGBTQ+ students, the University of Oregon’s HEDCO Institute created a quick summary of five evidence-supported strategies for schools. Elizabeth Day, PhD, a research assistant professor, worked on the summary.
Strengthening connections between research and practice in K-12 education
The HEDCO Institute for Evidence-Based Educational Practice aims to impact future generations by supporting today’s educators. Using the latest tools and methods to conduct rigorous evidence syntheses that meet the rapid decision-making needs of education leaders, the HEDCO Institute translates the findings from existing research, providing education leaders with trustworthy information to support the implementation of evidence-based practices, and promoting healthy students and schools.
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