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Each year, many teachers are recruited to participate in DRK–12 research. However, despite a heightened focus on conducting education research that responds to district and teacher needs, recruiting and retaining teachers has become increasingly challenging due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on education systems. DRK–12 awardees persistently seek and refine strategies to engage school districts and teachers in their studies. To address these challenges, CADRE interviewed seasoned researchers to gather insights into their successful approaches, drawing on their extensive experience in both formal and informal educational settingsand across various project types, sizes, and locations.  \nTeacher recruitment and retention do not follow a one-size-fits-all approach, particularly when comparing urban and rural systems or small design and development studies to large randomized control trials (RCTs) . Yet, there are tested strategies that provide valuable guidance. Keys to success are thorough preparation, effective communication, and, crucially, building relationships. Recruitment is a significant and time-consuming component of research projects, requiring careful planning in terms of timeline, staffing, and budget.  \nTIP: Researchers report that often districts and teachers farther from universities maybe less saturated with requests and more willing to engage. However, those districts may not have research infrastructure and experience and, therefore, may require more support (e.g., with data sharing agreements) .  \nBuilding Partnerships  \nSuccessful recruitment is viewed as a long-term endeavor by the researchers we interviewed. They and their institutions often have developed and maintained longstanding relationships with districts, administrators, and teachers, fostered through years of collaboration and engagement outside of specific research projects, such as by conducting conferences, professional development programs, and other outreach activities. These interactions help build networks and trust, which are pivotal in creating recruitment opportunities.  \nTIP: You might attend local education conferences, listen to the interests and needs of the teachers, and then design responsive professional development, aligning with district priorities and initiatives where appropriate. In this way, you can start to establish a relationship with the teachers prior to working on a study together—a step in developing a relationship in which both sides benefit.  \n1 | Recruiting & Retaining Participants for Your Education Research  \nTIP: Newsletters can help an institution, research department, or project share STEM education information and opportunities, and further develop a reputation as a trusted resource. Of course, you are not limited to your own newsletters. Researchers often list project-related opportunities in district, state, and regional education agency newsletters.  \nKeep connected to your teacher network during the summer through newsletters with fun, useful, and informative content. You can also use the newsletters topreview the activities for the year to come.  \nEarly engagement with districts (before writing a proposal, securing funding, or starting recruitment) can be beneficial, allowing you and your research team to understand district and teacher needs and priorities and design or adjust research proposals accordingly. This early interaction can foster a sense of investment and ownership among district members, develop trust in the researchers, and enhance support for the research program. Ultimately, if you want your work to impact the practice community, it must address the problems with which they grapple.  \nTIP: The DRK–12 solicitation includes a partnership development project type.  \nUnderstand the","cbCaibMb0pznqcSH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibMb0pznqcSH","pdf",208910,"English","# Recruiting and retaining participants for education research\n## Building partnerships\n## Leveraging contacts and networks","[{\"question\":\"Why has teacher recruitment for DRK–12 education research become more challenging?\",\"answer\":\"Teacher recruitment and retention have become increasingly difficult due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on education systems and the growing complexity of meeting district and teacher needs.\"},{\"question\":\"What core strategies do researchers identify for successful recruitment?\",\"answer\":\"Researchers emphasize thorough preparation, effective communication, and building relationships over time with districts, administrators, and teachers.\"},{\"question\":\"How can you strengthen early engagement with districts before formal proposal work?\",\"answer\":\"Early outreach—before writing a proposal, securing funding, or starting recruitment—helps align with district priorities, understand needs, and build trust, ownership, and support for the research program.\"}]","Recruiting & Retaining Participants for Your Education Research - May 2024 | PDF",1792049157,23]