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  • January 25, 2010
    Find two new free teacher resources from Marzano Research Laboratory on the Classroom Tools page
    Vocabulary Exercises
    Resource for Implementing Cooperative Learning Strategy

  • December 17, 2009
    View MarzanoResearch.com's new Submitted Research page and explore research from peers in education
    Collaborate and share solutions with other educators at MarzanoResearch.com. These shared works can lead to greater depths of understanding and even open doors to future areas of research.
    View new research.

  • December 4, 2009
    Marzano Research Laboratory is now on your favorite networks. Join today!
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  • November 24, 2009
    Free Tips Posted From Dr. Marzano's Latest Book, Formative Assessment & Standards-Based Grading
    The tips from this book are designed to assist you in applying the latest research in tangible ways in your classroom, school, or district.
    Read more.

  • November 17, 2009
    Webinar Video and Presentation Posted: "Formative Assessment & Standards-Based Grading" Hosted by Robert J. Marzano
    View the presentation.
    Watch the video.

  • November 13, 2009
    Formative Assessment Standards Based GradingNow Available! Formative Assessment & Standards-Based Grading by Robert J. Marzano
    Learn everything you need to know to implement an integrated system of assessment and grading. Dr. Marzano details the specific benefits of formative assessment. He explains how to design and interpret three different types of formative assessments, how to track student progress, and how to assign meaningful grades. Detailed examples bring each concept to life, and chapter exercises reinforce the content.
    Read more.

  • November 13, 2009
    Dr. Marzano shows Ohio Valley School District things they can fine-tune to better reach students
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  • November 2, 2009
    New Video Clip and Podcast Posted About the Classroom Strategies That Work Library
    This series offers in-depth research-based instructional strategies that can be used in the classroom to enhance student achievement. Classroom teachers as well as building- and district-level administrators will benefit from sharing the knowledge in this library and building capacity as a staff to implement strategies for school improvement.
    Classroom Strategies That Work libraryWatch video clip and listen to new podcast.
    Learn more about the Classroom Strategies That Work library.

     

  • October 21, 2009
    New Video Clip Posted: Interview With Dr. Marzano About On Excellence in Teaching
    Watch the video clip.
    Read more about this book.

  • October 15, 2009
    Overview of Dr. Robert J. Marzano's Observational Protocol Posted: "Using Rounds to Enhance Teacher Interaction and Self-Reflection: The Marzano Observational Protocol"
    Find information about conducting instructional rounds based on Dr. Marzano's research.
    Download the overview.
    View more classroom tools.

  • September 14, 2009
    On Excellence in TeachingNow Available! On Excellence in Teaching Edited by Robert J. Marzano
    Learn from the world’s best education researchers, theorists, and staff developers as they present recommendations on effective instruction. On Excellence in Teaching is the fourth book in the Leading Edge™ series.
    Read more.

     

  • September 11, 2009
    Webinar Presentation Posted: "Getting Serious About School Reform Webinar" Hosted by Dr. Robert J. Marzano
    View the presentation.

  • September 2, 2009
    New Instructional Strategies Report Posted: "Meta-Analytic Synthesis of Studies Conducted at Marzano Research Laboratory on Instructional Strategies"
    This report synthesizes a series of action research projects that target instructional strategies that Marzano Research Laboratory (MRL) has identified for meta-analysis research. The research was conducted between the fall of 2004 and the spring of 2009. The data used for analysis can be found in MRL's Meta-Analysis Database.
    Read the report.

  • August 14, 2009
    Updated Research Now Available for 21 Classroom Strategies
    Continuous action research ensures MRL strategies are always at the forefront of best practice. MRL's Action Research Meta-Analysis Database now contains updated data for 21 classroom strategies being researched by Dr. Marzano.
    View the updated database.

  • August 12, 2009
    Press Release: "Marzano Research Laboratory Offers New Online Master's Program for Teachers"
    Dr. Marzano has designed a master's degree that supports teachers in achieving significant student learning gains. Educators can enroll now for an online course that will earn them a Master of Science in Education with a major in the Art and Science of Teaching.
    Read the press release.

  • August 11, 2009
    Final Report Posted: "Evaluation Study of the Effects of Promethean ActivClassroom on Student Achievement"
    This evaluation study examined the effects of Promethean ActivClassroom on student achievement. During the 2008-2009 school year, 79 teachers from 50 schools throughout the country participated in independent studies to determine the effect Promethean ActivClassroom has on student achievement in their classrooms.
    Read the report.

  • August 11, 2009
    New Tool Development Service Available From Marzano Research Laboratory
    This service allows school and district staff to specify their educational needs for a custom-designed program. To request this service or another research-based service from our trained staff, call 888.849.0851.
    View all services.

  • July 27, 2009
    Presentation Now Available From the Using Classroom Technology to Enhance The Art and Science of Teaching Workshop
    View the presentation.
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  • July 20, 2009
    Update to Action Research Meta-Analysis Data Now Available
    MRL's Action Research Meta-Analysis Database currently contains 596 studies involving 23 instructional strategies. This data was collected from 330 teachers at 38 schools in 14 districts.
    View the updated database.

  • July 16, 2009
    Press Release: "New Suite of Teacher Tools Connects Professional Growth to Student Achievement"
    Marzano Research Laboratory announces the release of an integrated set of tools that develops teachers' skills and links their professional growth to student achievement gains.
    Read the press release.

  • July 10, 2009
    New Products Available
    We've added new products: (left to right) A Handbook for the Art and Science of TeachingGet Book Info, Teaching Basic and Advanced Vocabulary: A Framework for Direct InstructionGet Book Info, Standards-Based Reporting and Formative Assessment: On the Road to a Highly Reliable Organization (Keynote DVD)Get Book Info, The Art and Science of Teaching DVD Series.Get Book Info
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    A Handbook for the Art and Science of Teaching Teaching Basic and Advanced Vocabulary: A Framework for Direct Instruction Standards-Based Reporting and Formative Assessment: On the Road to a Highly Reliable Organization The Art and Science of Teaching DVD Series
  • June 23, 2009
    New Action Research Available for Vigo County
    During the 2008-2009 school year, 19 teachers at North Vigo High School and 19 teachers at South Vigo High School participated in independent action research studies regarding the extent to which selected instructional strategies enhanced the learning of students.
    See the results.

  • June 11, 2009
    Update to Action Research Meta-Analysis Data Now Available
    View updated database.

  • May 29, 2009
    New Research Available in MRL's Selected Works
    Learn more about action research with a recently submitted abstract titled, "Utilizing Action Research Projects to Create High Quality Professional Development."
    View new research.

  • May 7, 2009
    New Findings Available on a Series of Action Research Projects Conducted by Goshen Community Schools
    During the 2008-2009 school year, 40 teachers participated in independent action research studies regarding the extent to which a six-step approach to direct vocabulary instruction enhanced the learning of students.
    Read the reports.

  • April 1, 2009
    Update to Action Research Meta-Analysis Data Now Available
    View updated database.