The MLRC School Network serves as a global research–practice partnership for international schools committed to improving outcomes for multilingual learners. A research–practice partnership is a collaborative, long-term relationship between researchers and practitioners designed to improve pressing shared problems. The MLRC School Network promotes collaboration both within and across schools. Through the MLRC School Network Hub and in-person events, MLRC members can identify problems of practice and learn about research relevant to multilingual learners within the international school context. Member schools will also be invited to participate in collaborative research projects to further examine common problems of practice within their school context and to explore patterns across the network.  

• Opportunities to participate in new research conducted in international contexts to advance outcomes for multilingual learners 
• Connections to a global community of like-minded schools that want to engage in research about multilingual learners together 
• Discounts on in-person MLRC Research Symposia  
• Access to the online MLRC School Network Member Hub featuring: 
• Opportunities to engage with other educators through online discussion organized around key MLRC research topics 
• School improvement tools to enhance programs that serve multilingual learners, including guided inquiry into school-based problems of practice 
• Expanded offering of curated research summaries and conference recordings 
• MLRC webinars showcasing global scholars and the research findings of the MLRC 
• Schools that use WIDA assessments benefit from 
• A WIDA Toolkit including learning resources focused on using WIDA resources in international contexts
• Unlimited staff enrollment in the WIDA Virtual Institute, an introduction to how assessments and standards can be used together 

 The MLRC and WIDA are separate entities housed alongside other research organizations in the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. Learn more about WIDA. 

As a global research-practice partnership, we are excited to engage in collaborative, long-term relationships with international schools to improve problems of practice. Currently, MLRC School Network members can read and post to discussions with both the MLRC and fellow members through the MLRC School Network Hub. Educators can join an MLRC Research Symposium to engage in-person with MRLC and peer educators. Through this partnership you will help co-create the MLRC research agenda which will inform future Research Topics and projects. Beginning in 2024, MLRC School Network member schools will have the opportunity to dive deeper into their problems of practice through collaborative research projects.  

All educators at MLRC School Network member schools are welcome and encouraged to engage! Classrooms around the world are increasingly diverse and all educators can benefit from learning more about how to support their multilingual students. School leaders, specialists and content teachers each bring valuable perspectives that are necessary for school inquiry and improvement.  

The MLRC School Network annual membership extends from January 1 to December 31 each year. Schools that join throughout the year will receive a prorated membership based on the month they join, and will renew according to the membership calendar year.  

The annual membership fee for the MLRC School Network varies based on school enrollment. Read more about membership fees

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Contact Us to receive news and updates about the MLRC. 

• Sign up for MLRC news 
• Explore the MLRC School Network Member Hub to engage with research summaries, professional learning resources, and discussion boards  
• Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook 
• Attend an in-person MLRC Research Symposium 
• Learn about our Featured Partners 

• Any faculty member at a school can have an account.