Aurora, Colo.— Bruce Randel, former senior research scientist at CTB/McGraw-Hill, has joined the staff of Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL), an internationally recognized, private, non-profit education research and development organization located in Aurora, Colo.
At McREL, Randel will serve as principal researcher, working primarily with client states on research issues around meeting the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act.
Randel brings to this position a strong background in research and evaluation as well as expertise in educational measurement and large-scale assessment. At CTB/McGraw-Hill, he managed research efforts for state assessment contracts, early childhood diagnostic assessments, and standardized tests of achievement and aptitude within the K-12 environment.
"I am excited to be joining the McREL team. I am looking forward to the opportunity to contribute to the improvement of education by doing applied education research that matters," Randel said.
Zoe Barley, vice president of research and evaluation, said, "Dr. Randel brings to our team a wealth of knowledge and experience as well as an enthusiasm for applied research and its potential to effect change which aligns with McREL's mission to improve the quality of education for all students."
McREL, which is funded through a combination of competitive federal grants, local and state contracts, and product sales, maintains an office of more than 100 employees and had revenues in excess of $13.1 million in 2004.
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McREL is a nationally recognized, private, nonprofit organization
located in Aurora, Colo., dedicated to improving education for all
students through applied research, product development and service.
Its staff of highly respected educators and researchers focuses
on providing educators and policymakers with the highest quality,
field-tested, research-based products and services available in
PreK–16 education.
