Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

About NWREL

Our Work

Since 1966, NWREL has been working to make a difference in students' lives and those who support their learning. NWREL is a private nonprofit working closely with schools, districts, and other agencies to develop creative and practical solutions to important educational challenges.

Our Expertise

We take our priorities from the educational needs of the region and of the nation. Our current projects address classroom teaching and learning; research, evaluation, and assessment; school and district improvement; and school, family, and community—which are carried out by our four Centers of Excellence.

Our People

NWREL is governed by a 29-member Board of Directors representing constituent groups in the Northwest states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. NWREL is led by a 10-person Executive Cabinet. Our highly skilled and dedicated staff of 156 includes 35 with doctorates from 25 major universities.

You can learn more about current job openings from our human resources office.