Projects approved for 2025-26:
| Research Project | Researcher(s) | Organization | Approximate Timetable | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "2027 National Survey of Science, Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering Education (NSSME+)" | Debbie Alexander | Horizon Research
National Science Foundation/Westat |
2/2026-5/2027 | Principal Notification |
| "Low Motivation and Engagement in Reading" | Jennifer Bingaman | Southern Utah University | 8/17/2026-11/23/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2024 (ECLS-K:2024)" | Elizabeth Bissett | U.S. Department of Education | 9/1/2023-6/1/2029 | Principal Notification |
| "Caregiver - School Collaboration Throughout the IEP Process" | Kayleigh Brennan | University of Utah | 3/28/2025-12/15/2025 | Principal Notification |
| "General and Special Education Teachers' Literacy Survey: Opinions, Practice, Training, and Confidence" | Kristie Calvin | East Tennesse University | 9/2025-12/2025 | Principal Notification |
| "AI Augmentation in the Classroom" | Kimberly Cowart | Southern Utah University | 4/2026-6/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Effects of Peer-Mediated Social Skills Intervention for Middle and High School Students with ASD" | Sofi Dunay | University of Utah | 1/19/2026-5/29/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Computational Thinking Assessment and Classroom Observation" | David Feldon | Utah State University | 9/8/2025-4/30/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Effects of Short, Active Breaks on the Attention of Fifth Graders" | Kathryn Foote | Southern Utah University | 8/31/2026-11/20/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "The Role of Play in Kindergarten" | Michelle Foote | Southern Utah University | 8/19/2026-10/16/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "High School Influencer Marketing Curriculum: Student, Family, and Educator Perspectives" | Jason Freeman | Brigham Young University-Provo | 3/5/2026-5/20/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Secondary School Writing Center University Partnership" | Amber Jensen and Tyler Gardner | Brigham Young University-Provo | 9/28/2023-12/31/2025 | Principal Notification |
| "Development of a Narrative Language and Reading Comprehension Program for Students with or At Risk for Language and Literacy Difficulties" | Sandra Gillam | Utah State University | 3/2025-12/2028 | Principal Notification |
| "Cross-Curricular Practices in Teacher Preparation to Improve Special Education and General Education Teacher Efficacy and Collaboration" | Andrew Goodman | Utah Valley University | 10/15/2025-11/30/2025 | Principal Notification |
| "Mission.io Pilot Study of Literacy-Enhanced Features" | Molly Henschel | Mission.io | 9/1/2025-1/31/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Benefits of Play-Based Learning in Kindergarten" | Erika Higley | Southern Utah University | 9/8/2026-11/13/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Supporting Students' Diverse Reading Needs Using Formative Assessment and Differentiated Instruction in Tier 1 Small Groups" | Lisa Hendricks | Michigan State University | 2/1/2026-6/30/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Write from the Start: Effective Writing Interventions for Kindergarten" | Amber Hillis | Western Governors University | 3/19/2026-5/6/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Online Mental Health Training to Improve Physiological Stress Outcomes in Schoolteachers: A Randomized Controlled Trial" | Katelyn Jackman | Brigham Young University-Provo | 8/11/2025-12/19/2025 | Principal Notification |
| "Parent and Teacher Collaboration on Student Work Completion" | Bailee Johnson | Southern Utah University | 8/11/2025-11/1/2025 | Principal Notification |
| "Investigating Teacher and Student Learning Through Scaffolded Lesson Study and Video Reflection" | Jada Kohlmeier | Auburn University | 6/1/2024-9/30/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Exploring the Impact of Self-Compassion and Mindfulness Interventions on Teacher Stress, Feedback Delivery, and Student Behavior in Elementary Classrooms" | Coral Koller | Bringham Young University-Provo | 8/25/2025-11/21/2025 | Principal Notification |
| "Training General Educators to Collect Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence Data Using Behavioral Skills Training" | McKenna Larsen | Utah State University | 4/1/2026-12/1/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Collaborative Research: Designing a Teacher Learning Sequence for Building on Mathematical Opportunities in Student Thinking" | Keith Leatham | Brigham Young Unversity-Provo | 8/2025-6/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "The Effects of Tactile Prompting on Teacher Use of Behavior-Specific Praise and Student-Teacher Relationships in Elementary Classrooms" | Anne Lemons | University of Utah | 1/26/2026-4/27/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Iterative Redesign of a Multifaceted Implementation Strategy for a School-based Behavior Skills Intervention" | JIll Locke | University of Washington | 9/2024-8/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Secondary Administration of Dual Language Immersion Programs in Utah: Program Implementation, Fidelity, and Leadership" | Bethany McGarry | Utah State University | 9/2025-11/2025 | Principal Notification |
| "A Quantitative Study on the Relationship Between Skills Transfer from Professional Development and Teacher Integration" | Helena Mueller | University of Phoenix | 8/15/2025-11/15/2025 | Principal Notification |
| "Exploring the Role of Teaching Postioning in Shaping Students' Participation, Mathematical Identity, and STEM Aspirations: A Multi-paper Dissertation" | Patrick Ocran | Utah State University | 1/30/2026-4/30/2026 | |
| "Recommendations for Improving the Practice of Digital Learning at Jordan School District in Utah" | Riley Peterson | Liberty University | 1/19/2025-3/23/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Asynchronous Intervention for Students with Disabilities on Career Awareness" | Erica Rood | Utah State University | 1/2026-5/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Trauma-Informed Care in Special Education" | Jalyn Shaw | Southern Utah University | 9/8/2026-11/17/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Peers' Perspectives on Inclusion for Individuals with Disabilities" | Jacqueline Sheppick | Southern Utah University | 8/18/2026-10/16/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Exploring Underrepresented High School Students' Awareness and Knowledge of Occupational Therapy" | Desiree Thomas | Nova Southeastern University | 4/13/2026-8/1/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "ALEKS Case Study" | Valeria Torres | McGraw-Hill | 9/2/2024-11/30/2025 | Principal Notification |
| "How Does Providing High School Math Students with the Correct Answer Encourage Them to Show Their Thought Processes?" | Timette Wankier | Southern Utah University | 8/24/2026-10/16/2026 | Principal Notification |
| "Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study" | Deborah Yurgelun-Todd | University of Utah and University of California at San Diego | Sep. 2017 - 2027 | District School Notification |
| "Talking Teaching for Change: How Productive Teacher Collaborations Contribute to Teacher Efficacy Beliefs" | Joy Zhang | Brigham Young University-Provo | 9/2/2025-12/19/2025 | Principal Notification |