Move from extractive research toward research-practice partnerships, practitioner-facing outputs, and transparent privacy documentation¶

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Description¶

The report proposes a path forward toward a "research with, not research on" model for DLP research. It recommends engaging practitioners in early study design through Research-Practice Partnerships, translating findings into "actionable pedagogical supports" via practitioner-facing summaries, and having platforms provide "transparent, plain-language documentation" explaining de-identification processes to build educator trust.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Clearer and more frequent communication with educators about the process and value of DLP research, including how their data is secured

Constraints¶

• The report notes K-12 educators' lack of time and accountability pressures can make external research feel extractive, and that compliance training is often passively consumed

Target Learners¶

• K-12 educators
• higher education educators

Target Learning Goals¶

• improving student outcomes through research-informed practice
• ethical and trusted use of student data in DLP research

Related Strategies¶

• Five recommendations for integrating Improvement Science with SEERNet
• Future RPP work should investigate which problems of practice suit the RPP framework, gather honest practitioner input, and consider the role of the whole RPP team
• Integrate PETs at every stage of the research lifecycle

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Pautz Stephenson, S., Bradford, B.C., Wortman, A., Robertson, C., Sorrells, C., & Basu Mallick, D. (2026, May). Educator perspectives on research using digital learning platforms. Digital Promise. https://doi.org/10.51388/20.500.12265/295