Rigorous Inquiry, Real Solutions
Centers, Institutes, and Labs
BU Wheelock is home to a wide range of research centers, institutes, and labs focused on advancing equity, access, and excellence in education and human development. Through rigorous, collaborative, and community-engaged research, we address pressing social and educational challenges and find innovative, evidence-based solutions.
Spotlight on Our Latest Research
We're driving innovation in education and human development through impactful, equity-centered studies. Explore how our newest findings are shaping practice, policy, and the future of learning.
Screen Time That Teaches and Inspires
Inside the School Enrollment Shift
Making Student Loan Programs Fair
Why Continued Federal Research Matters
Research that Makes Headlines
Research by the Numbers
in external research funds awarded in 2024
External research grants awarded in 2024
Scholarly publications in 2024 (including articles, conference papers, book chapters, and internet publications)
Upcoming Events
CEED Presents Early Childhood Research, Policy, & Practice Virtual Talks
The Future of Special Education amid Federal Cuts
Lucy Wheelock Birthday Party
February Early Childhood Well-Being Research in Progress
The Journal of Education
One of the most respected academic journals in the country, the Journal of Education disseminates knowledge that informs practice in PK–12, higher, and professional education. It publishes original peer-reviewed manuscripts and prioritizes critical, innovative, and multidisciplinary research.