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Closing the Research-to-Practice Gap: Finding and Using What Works

From The Research to Practice Gap · Hosted by Helen Flores

2026-09-15·1639

Episode summary

In this episode of The Research to Practice Gap: In this episode of The Research to Practice Gap, Dr. Helen Flores talks with Dr. Tal Slemrod about why evidence-based practices can take so long to reach classrooms—and what educators can do about it.

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In this episode of The Research to Practice Gap, Dr. Helen Flores talks with Dr. Tal Slemrod about why evidence-based practices can take so long to reach classrooms—and what educators can do about it. They explore the research-to-practice gap, barriers to effective professional development, and practical ways teachers can find and use research to support their students. Dr. Slemrod also discusses the growing role of AI in education and special education, including its potential to increase…