Vanderbilt researchers to put mark on state education department policies

If successful, a newly formed research alliance by the state education department will allow Vanderbilt University and national researchers a chance to put an unprecedented stamp on education policy and practices statewide.

The Tennessee Department of Education is opening its doors to monitor how best to improve education and ensure the decisions it makes are backed by the findings of the Tennessee Education Research Alliance, led by Vanderbilt University's Peabody College...