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Powerhouse Partnership will Transform Education Research into Classroom Action

Bloomington, Ind. (PRWEB) May 20, 2008 -- Solution Tree (www.solution-tree.com), a leading educational professional development company, has announced a joint venture with internationally acclaimed researcher Dr. Robert J. Marzano (http://www.marzanoandassociates.com/html/staff/marzano.htm) to create the Marzano Research Laboratory. The new company?s focus will be to synthesize Marzano?s 35 years of educational research, world-renowned for its breadth and depth, into accessible components that teachers and principals can put to immediate use for immediate gains in student learning. These strategies will be driven by continuous action research.

According to Marzano, ?Our vision is to develop an online ?research-into-practice? resource center that would have up-to-date synthesis of all major areas of schooling?effective instructional practices, effective leadership practices and effective classroom assessment practices?along with practical strategies in each area. We will have something truly unique when the Marzano Research Laboratory products are completed.?

Solution Tree President Jeff Jones stated, ?Dr. Marzano is a true icon in the field of educational research. Combining his past, current and future research with Solution Tree?s exceptional ability to deliver professional development through publishing, consulting and conferences will ensure Dr. Marzano?s research will continue to impact education practices today and in the years to come.?

About Solution Tree

Solution Tree Inc. is a leading provider of educational strategies and tools that improve staff and student performance. For 20 years, Solution Tree resources have helped K?12 teachers and administrators create schools where all children succeed. Solution Tree products and services include national and regional conferences that bring leading-edge theories and best practices to educational professionals; innovative publishing of research-based books, videos, and study guides; and inspired, customized professional development for schools and districts. For more information, visit www.solution-tree.com.

About Robert Marzano

President and founder of Marzano & Associates, Dr. Robert ?Bob? Marzano has more than 35 years experience in education. He has worked in every U.S. state, as well as numerous countries in Europe and Asia. The central theme of Marzano?s work has been translating research and theory into practical programs and tools for K?12 teachers and administrators. He is a senior scholar at Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning and an associate professor at Cardinal Stritch University. In addition, Marzano is the author of more than 20 books, as well as hundreds of articles, book chapters, and curriculum guides.

Contact

Erinn Drone

Solution Tree

800-733-6786 ext 254

erinn.drone@solution-tree.com

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