The Johns Hopkins School of Education’s centers and institutes bring leading researchers and practitioners together to tackle the most pressing challenges in education today.
Spanning early learning through postsecondary success, these collaborative hubs generate rigorous, evidence-based insights that inform policy and practice worldwide. Each center brings a distinct focus—from school reform and student well-being to family engagement and technology innovation—while sharing a commitment to equity, accessibility, and measurable impact.
Together, they translate research into real-world solutions: strengthening schools, supporting educators, and improving outcomes for learners and communities across the nation and around the globe.
Center for Research and Reform in Education
The Center for Research and Reform in Education, founded in 2004, advances the academic understanding and practical application of effective, evidence-based strategies in education. Working in close partnership with educators, districts, and policymakers, CRRE conducts rigorous evaluations and large-scale studies that inform decision-making and strengthen instructional practice. The center plays a critical role in translating research into actionable solutions, helping schools implement proven models that drive measurable gains in student achievement, equity, and long-term success across diverse educational settings.
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
As the school’s newest research center, the Center for Safe and Healthy Schools addresses the pressing and evolving challenges of school safety by designing and promoting comprehensive, evidence-based strategies that support student well-being and academic success. Bringing together experts from education, public health, and policy, the center advances research and practice focused on prevention, positive school climate, and trauma-informed approaches. Through partnerships with schools and communities nationwide, CSHS helps build environments where students feel supported, connected, and ready to learn.
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Center for Social Organization of Schools
Founded in 1966, the Center for Social Organization of Schools is a nationally recognized leader in research on how schools can be better structured to support student success, equity, and engagement. CSOS advances innovative, partnership-driven approaches that strengthen connections among schools, families, and communities from pre-K through high school. Its signature initiatives—such as the Partnership for Student Success and the National Network of Partnership Schools—have shaped national practice by promoting family engagement, integrated student supports, and coordinated strategies that improve attendance, achievement, and long-term educational outcomes..
Center for Technology in Education
At the Center for Technology in Education, a longstanding commitment to innovation and inclusion has guided its work since 1986. CTE develops, evaluates, and scales technology-enhanced solutions that expand access to high-quality learning and workforce opportunities for diverse populations. With a strong focus on learners with disabilities and other underserved groups, the center partners with educators, employers, and government agencies to design digital tools, training programs, and research initiatives that improve engagement, skill development, and lifelong learning outcomes in an increasingly digital world.
Institute for Education Policy
Since its founding in 2015, the Institute for Education Policy has brought together educators, researchers, and policymakers to strengthen education systems through rigorous, actionable research. The institute examines critical issues such as curriculum quality, educator effectiveness, and system design, generating insights that inform policy and practice at local, state, and national levels. By bridging research and implementation, IEP works to reduce achievement gaps and promote coherent, equitable systems that support strong outcomes for all students across the educational continuum.