Kerry Friedman is a senior education researcher with SRI Education and project director for the LEARN Network. She partners with educators and system leaders to build capacity for using data and evidence to improve teaching and learning. She is a What Works Clearinghouse (WWC)-certified researcher with expertise in communicating rigorous research in ways that are accessible and actionable for educators and families.
Friedman serves as a leader on the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Appalachia, which works in partnership with education stakeholders to conduct rigorous research; deliver responsive training, coaching, and technical support; and promote practitioner-focused information-sharing so that evidence can inform practice and benefit students in the Appalachian region.