RPPL Studies
What We’re Learning
Discover key takeaways from RPPL’s portfolio of research studies conducted in collaboration with school districts and partners across the PL field. These studies offer insights designed to inform and improve professional learning at every level.
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Testing the Effects of a Teacher Curriculum Mindset Intervention
This randomized controlled trial tested how professional learning (PL) targeting shifts in teacher mindsets about using high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) affect teachers’ beliefs, instruction, and student outcomes.
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Supporting New Curriculum Implementation in Wolverton
This qualitative study used classroom observations and interviews to examine how professional learning (PL) tied to culturally relevant curriculum implementation supports culturally responsive math instruction.
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Effect of Teaching Lab Professional Learning Series: Experimental Evidence from New Mexico
This randomized controlled trial tested how Teaching Lab’s professional learning (PL) series in math affects math pedagogy, instructional discourse, and student engagement among secondary math teachers and students in New Mexico.
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Wise Feedback
This iterative, multi-phase study tested how a professional learning series affects feedback practices, teacher beliefs, and trust-building with students.
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Contextualizing Professional Learning and Teacher Motivation: Pilot Study Findings
This mixed-methods pilot study tested how teacher and leader involvement in professional learning (PL) decisions affects perceptions of PL’s relevance and impact.
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Building School Teams: Collaborative Team Time During Professional Learning
This mixed-methods study tested how collaborative learning during team time professional learning influences educators’ mindsets and self-reported instructional practices.