This action research resource is designed to help educators bridge the gap between educational research and its practical application in schools and classrooms. The goal of this action research resource is to help educators use education research in practical ways toward school improvement--to bring the use of professional literature and education research regularly into classrooms to guide improvement planning and professional practice for student learning. The focus is on the role of school leadership in advancing student achievement by integrating research into school practice as a part of school improvement. Through the process, educators in schools and district offices see how to use action research, both individually and collaboratively, to systematically bring research into ongoing school practice as they seek effective ways to improve teaching and learning, while removing barriers to learning.