Center for Applied Research and
Educational Improvement
Our mission is to improve the quality of education for all learners through neutral, rigorous research and evaluation of educational contexts and initiatives.
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- Evaluation Services: Discover our approach to applied research and evaluation
- Publications: Browse evaluation projects and applied research reports by topic area
- District Assembly: Connect with resources designed for Minnesota school districts
- People: Meet our staff and discover their areas of expertise
- News: Learn about CAREI in the news
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CAREI in the News
- Urban Wilderness Canoe Adventure Program Findings Spotlighted by Mayor and Foundations
- CAREI Collaborative Grant Recipients Announced
- CAREI evaluators present at MESI Spring Training Conference
- Kwon Discusses Intersection of Research and Advocacy in the Asian American Community
- Southern California Public Radio Interviews Wahlstrom on School Start Times
Upcoming Events
- Spring District Assembly:
May 17, 2013 - Fall District Assembly:
TBD - Teens and Sleep Conference
October 3-4, 2013
- Collaborative Grants 2014 Announcement
January 2014 - Winter District Assembly:
TBD