A School Research Team is a group of educators, administrators, and sometimes students or community members who collaborate to investigate teaching practices, learning outcomes, and school-wide challenges with the aim of improving instruction and student achievement. This team systematically collects and analyses data—such as assessment results, attendance, classroom observations, and student feedback—to identify gaps and opportunities in learning. By designing small-scale action research projects, piloting interventions, and evaluating their effects, the team helps translate evidence into practical classroom changes. Its roles include setting research priorities aligned with school goals, supporting teachers to try and refine instructional strategies, and providing professional development grounded in local evidence. The team also monitors equity by disaggregating data to ensure all groups of students benefit, and it recommends targeted supports for learners who are struggling. Through clear communication, the School Research Team shares findings with staff and parents, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collective responsibility for learning. Ultimately, by turning inquiry into informed action—adapting curricula, coaching teachers, and scaling effective practices—the team plays a central role in uplifting every student’s academic progress and ensuring that school-wide decisions are driven by reliable evidence. Read more