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McREL: Turning what works in teaching, leading, and learning into innovation and results

Who we areOur Mission: Making a difference in the quality of education and learning for all through excellence in applied research, product development, and service.

Located in Denver, Colorado, McREL is a private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to making a difference in public education. We draw upon the best of education research to translate what works into innovations and results.

Our staff of highly respected educators and researchers provides the highest quality, field-tested, research-based products and services available in PreK–16 education.

Our Principles

Significance
At McREL, we address "questions that matter," leading to deep and broad positive impact on learning and practice.

Quality
Our work and our approach exemplify the highest professional standards, withstanding critical scrutiny, and exhibiting state-of-the-art practice.

Responsibility
We operate for the public good and are accountable for our work, the way in which we conduct it, and our interactions with clients.

Integrity
We treat our clients with fairness and respect.

Ethics
Our work and our approach reflect fair, just, and compassionate understanding and insight.

Openness
To expand the base of knowledge in education, we regularly communicate key knowledge and learning to external audiences.

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