CLARA

At the Center for Learner Agency Research and Action (CLARA), we leverage the resources of a major public research university to promote equitable educational practices that foster learner agency so that all students can decide, create, and achieve... CLARA's Montessori research work continues the center's leadership in building a robust body of knowledge so that Montessori education and philosophy will benefit all children... Diverse approaches ranging from Montessori and Reggio Emilia to Project Based Learning and International Baccalaureate share a common commitment to respecting the inherent potential of each learner and recognizing that the primary power and responsibility for learning lies within learners themselves. Our work identifies opportunities to expand such practices equitably to improve outcomes specifically for historically underserved communities. We conduct research and evaluation in environments already fostering learner agency and look for opportunities to expand..

Also known as: The University of Kansas, University of Kansas

Primary location: Lawrence United States