Rigorous Inquiry, Real Solutions
Centers, Institutes, and Labs
BU Wheelock is home to a wide range of research centers, institutes, and labs focused on advancing equity, access, and excellence in education and human development. Through rigorous, collaborative, and community-engaged research, we address pressing social and educational challenges and find innovative, evidence-based solutions.
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.
How Big Questions Can Spark Science Learning
Making Student Loan Programs Fair
How Strong School Leaders Drive Student Success
Why Continued Federal Research Matters
Research that Makes Headlines
BU Wheelock research regularly appears in prominent news media outlets, and our faculty’s insights inform public dialogue and influence policy on topics ranging from early childhood learning to educational equity and mental health.
Research by the Numbers
in external research funds awarded in 2024
External research grants awarded in 2024
Scholarly publications in 2024 (including articles, conference papers, book chapters, and internet publications)