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Research Matters

At the Harvard Graduate School of Education research doesn’t stay in the lab or the library, it shapes how the world learns. 
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Our faculty investigate the most pressing questions in education, from how children develop and learn, to how technology, policy, and practice can create more equitable schools and systems.

Learn more about why education research matters and the powerful ways HGSE research drives real change in classrooms, communities, and countries around the globe.


See how HGSE research transforms learning — from early childhood to lifelong education — and why rigorous, human-centered inquiry is key to building a better future.

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Centers, Projects, and Initiatives

The research centers, projects, and initiatives based at the Harvard Graduate School of Education are creating new horizons in education by putting innovative ideas into reality. These groundbreaking efforts bring together communities of scholars, practitioners, advocates, and learners to test theories, push research into practice, and develop solutions to improve education outcomes for all.