Usable Knowledge Why It Matters: Mandy Savitz-Romer In an ongoing series, education researchers reflect on what drives their work Posted September 21, 2015 By Iman Rastegari In a continuing series, Usable Knowledge is asking faculty members at the Harvard Graduate School of Education to grapple with the question of why their work matters — and to share reflections about what motivates them. Their answers — recorded in minute-long videos — are a reminder of the vital role that education plays in addressing the complex challenges of today’s world.Here’s how HGSE Senior Lecturer Mandy Savitz-Romer answered the question of why it matters. See what other Harvard faculty members have to say — watch the full Why It Matters series.***Get Usable Knowledge — DeliveredOur free monthly newsletter sends you tips, tools, and ideas from research and practice leaders at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Sign up now. Usable Knowledge Connecting education research to practice — with timely insights for educators, families, and communities Explore All Articles Related Articles Ed. Magazine Lessons Learned: Zid Mancenido, Ph.D.'22 What one alum learned about why students don't choose to become teachers Usable Knowledge What Big Data Means The rise of data science could dramatically expand what we know about learning, teaching, and schooling, a new report finds. Ed. Magazine What's Worth Learning in School? We teach a lot that isn’t going to matter, in a significant way, in students’ lives, writes Professor David Perkins in his new book, "Future Wise." There’s also much we aren’t teaching that would be a better return on investment.