Connect with the MLRC in Panama! Dr. Esther Bettney Heidt, MLRC School Network Researcher, will be featured as a keynote presenter at Cognia IMPACT Conference 2026-2027 in Panama from December 2-4, 2026.

Esther will present “Bridging Research and Practice: Utilizing action research to drive evidence-based school improvement.” In this keynote address, Esther will present a practical, universal framework for action research designed for any school context, grade level, or subject area. Grounded in real-world application, this framework draws on the MLRC’s experience engaging over 600 educators worldwide in action research over the past three years.

Esther will also lead an educator workshop titled “Closing the Gap: Action Research to Drive Learner Growth.”

Email bettney@wisc.edu to set up a 1-1 meeting.