Where Research Meets Real-World Impact
Centers, Institutes, and Labs
BU Wheelock’s research centers, institutes, and labs bring together experts, students, and community partners to address the complex challenges shaping education and human development. Through rigorous, collaborative, and community-engaged research, we generate evidence, inform policy and practice, and develop solutions that transform systems, advance equity, and help individuals and communities thrive.
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 Making Headlines
Research by the Numbers
in external research funds awarded in 2025
External research grants awarded in 2024
scholarly publications by faculty in 2025
Upcoming Events
CEED Early Childhood Research, Policy, & Practice Talks: Donna Traynham
Belonging: A Photovoice Presentation
Transformative Partnerships: Advancing Convergent Research in Early Childhood Well-Being
Students with Disabilities and School Removal: Disproportionality, Stories from the Field, and Next Steps
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.