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WHAT IF YOUR TEACHING COULD SHAPE THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION?

Join a dynamic cohort of classroom educators committed to excellence in action research. Apply to become an Action Research Fellow and help advance student learning through evidence-based inquiry in your classroom.

Learn about the 2026-2027 Cohort



The Action Research Fellow program positions teachers as researchers. Fellows complete a structured, graduate-level course that builds data literacy and research design skills while conducting an action research project in their classroom. Findings of the research project will be presented at the annual Brainwaves Action Research Symposium at Florida Atlantic. Throughout the process, Fellows will receive support and guidance in conducting their study and in preparing a manuscript of their findings for publication, contributing to the broader academic knowledge base.

Core Elements
Study & Engage
FAU College of Education, 3-credit course (online) focused on research design, inquiry, and data literacy.
Present
Share findings at the FAU Lab Schools Annual Brainwaves Action Research Symposium.
Publish
Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and formal dissemination.
Benefits
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Free Tuition

for a customized 3-credit online graduate course at FAU, transferable to an advanced degree.

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Mentorship

from experienced action researchers and facilitators.

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Structured Support

to complete an action research project in your classroom.

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Expert Guidance

and writing support to present and publish research findings in peer-reviewed venues.

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Featured Presenter Spot

at the annual Brainwaves Symposium.

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Develop Data Literacy

and research design competencies with ongoing mentoring and support from experienced facilitators.

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Elevate Professional Visibility

as action research scholars.

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Build a Network

of fellow action researchers and future collaborators.

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Contribute

practitioner perspectives to the field of education research.