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Ask HEDCO Articles

The Ask HEDCO article series addresses some of the most important issues in education today, based on questions from educators and written by a wide-range of area experts. 

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How can educators quickly find evidence-based programs?

The Results First Clearinghouse is a free online database created to help decisionmakers quickly find and compare evidence.

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Why does teacher-student demographic representation matter for student success?

The “demographic mismatch” between student and teacher isn't just about representation; it's about missed opportunities for student success.

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Four-day school weeks: What do we know, and where are we going?

A conference at Oregon State University brought four-day school week researchers together with school practitioners who are implementing the 4DSW schedule.

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Rapid Response Briefs

Our HEDCO Institute researchers asked our advisory board about immediate problems facing their schools. We then provided members with research on those topics, allowing our Board Members to respond quickly to issues.

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AI use in education

Four-day school weeks

Interactive dashboards

Multilingual learners

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Rapid Response Briefs 

Our HEDCO Institute researchers asked our advisory board about immediate problems facing their schools. We then provided members with research on those topics, allowing our Board Members to respond quickly to issues. 

Alaska Senate Education Committee

HEDCO Institute researchers Elizabeth Day and Sean Grant had the opportunity to brief the Alaska Senate Education Committee on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, sharing key findings from our recent meta-analysis on four-day school weeks. As school districts across Alaska explore whether to shift to a four-day schedule, many are looking to ground their decisions in rigorous, reliable evidence. We’re grateful to the committee for inviting us, engaging thoughtfully with the research, and prioritizing data-informed policy.