WKU Leadership in Education, Advancement and Diversity Research Institute

The Institute is dedicated to conducting high-quality academic and evaluation research to enhance educational leadership and support evidence-based policy-making. The Institute will collaborate closely with educators, school leaders, policymakers, families, students, and academic partners worldwide to drive systemic changes and reforms in early childhood, primary, and secondary education, striving to build educational systems that serve learners of all backgrounds and abilities on a global scale. The Institute will carry out world-class basic, applied, and integrative research on educational leadership, the future of education, and inclusivity, providing strong support for policy innovation and transformation across all levels of education.