Explore the latest news, events, updates and impact from LONESTARP3, the Texas Research-Practice-Policy Partnership Network.
Network Updates
2024-2025 Events
Sessions will begin with general RP3 Updates and then offer breakout sessions for focused discussions.
Thur, Dec 5, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 pm
RP3 Data Council: What is it and Why Should I Care?
Jacob Kirksey, Texas Tech University; Sam Boiser, Educate Texas
Behind many evidence-based policy briefs or practice guides are the countless columns of data extracted from P20W data systems that reveal the trends and findings that get reported. Join us for an overview of our nascent strategy to amplify and celebrate the great work that comes out of the Texas P20W system and to explore and identify potential strategies to improve access, use, and agility.
Research Round Tables: Discussions at the Intersection of Research, Practice and Policy
Releasing a new study? Working through a research design challenge? Seeking collaborators? Compelled or confounded by a recent publication? Looking for relevant research to support policy or practice conversations? Leverage the LONESTARP3 Community to invite breakout group conversations on a topic of your choice! Submit a Breakout Session Request form with your proposed title and description and we’ll make it happen!
Thur, Jan 16, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 pm
RP3 Policy Perspectives: What’s Happening in Texas Education Policy?
Kate Greer, Commit Partnership; Priscilla Flores, E3 Alliance
The 89th Texas Legislature will kick off on January 14 with a full docket of education policy priorities. Join us for an introduction and overview of the upcoming session – what’s hot, what’s not – and consider how your work might inform upcoming legislative discussions that impact Texas teachers, student, and communities.
Research Round Tables: Discussions at the Intersection of Research, Practice and Policy
Releasing a new study? Working through a research design challenge? Seeking collaborators? Compelled or confounded by a recent publication? Looking for relevant research to support policy or practice conversations? Leverage the LONESTARP3 Community to invite breakout group conversations on a topic of your choice! Submit a Breakout Session Request form with your proposed title and description and we’ll make it happen!
Thur, Mar 13, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 pm
RP3 Data Council: What’s happening on the Council and how can I contribute?
Jacob Kirksey, Texas Tech University; Sam Boiser, Educate Texas
By March, our Data Council will have formed an initial slate of topics for discussion will have been defined. Join us for an introduction to the Data Discussions that are to come, and offer your perspectives on the data assets and the data needs to advance research in the selected topic areas.
Research Round Tables: Discussions at the Intersection of Research, Practice and Policy
Releasing a new study? Working through a research design challenge? Seeking collaborators? Compelled or confounded by a recent publication? Looking for relevant research to support policy or practice conversations? Leverage the LONESTARP3 Community to invite breakout group conversations on a topic of your choice! Submit a Breakout Session Request form with your proposed title and description and we’ll make it happen!
Registration Coming Soon
Thur, Apr 17, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 pm
RP3 Policy Perspectives: What’s Happening in Texas Education Policy?
Priscilla Aquino-Garza, Educate Texas; Gabe Grantham, Texas 2036
The first two months of the 89th Texas Legislature will have passed at this point. Join us for an overview discussions that have taken place and what is still to come before session closes in June. Learn how your work might be of use to our policy partners as they advocate for Texas teachers, student, and communities.
Research Round Tables: Discussions at the Intersection of Research, Practice and Policy
Releasing a new study? Working through a research design challenge? Seeking collaborators? Compelled or confounded by a recent publication? Looking for relevant research to support policy or practice conversations? Leverage the LONESTARP3 Community to invite breakout group conversations on a topic of your choice! Submit a Breakout Session Request form with your proposed title and description and we’ll make it happen!
Registration Coming Soon
Thur, May 15, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 pm
RP3 Research Collaboratives: What Have They Learned and What’s Next?
Join us for updates and insights from the LONESTARP3 Research Collaboratives that launched in November to investigate the questions in our Pathways Research Agenda. Leads for each Collaborative will facilitate breakout groups to share progress on their data collection and analysis efforts, and next steps to further their studies and communicate their findings more broadly. This is a chance to learn how RP3 researchers and community partners are working together to conduct research and analyze findings to address timely problems of practice.
Registration Coming Soon
RP3 In Action Convening Series are invitation-only events. These in-person meetings offer a chance to stay updated on RP3 activities across the network and within individual institutions. Participants will have opportunities for discussions within specific Research Collaborations to advance their work, as well as across Collaboratives to share successes and address challenges.
Feb 18-19, 2025
RP3 In Action, Winter Convening
San Antonio, TX
Invitation Only
Jun 9-10, 2025
RP3 In Action, Summer Convening
Austin, TX
Invitation Only
November 14, 2024
LONESTARP3 Research Collaboratives: What are They and How to Get Involved
Research Collaboratives formed to investigate the questions in our Pathways Research Agenda. Leads for each Collaborative facilitated breakout groups to share nascent ideas, seek input, and invite participation.