Applying research to public policy is key in the Herr Research Center's overall mission. In addition to its publications, the center organizes a number of public events to channel new knowledge into the policy arena. These events disseminate findings from the center's original research studies and translate these and other research findings into utilization-focused information for policymakers.

Policy Forum on June 23rd
Stephen Raudenbush and other key speakers discussed perspectives on showing progress in student achievement and models for increasing student achievement in light of the goals and guidelines for important education funding opportunities in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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2008 Midwest Policy Conference held Oct. 24
The Herr Research Center's third annual Midwest Policy Conference was held on Friday, October 24, 2008. This daylong event focused on early childhood mental health, highlighting findings from Herr Research Center studies on screening and assessment, workforce development, and consultation services in the Midwest region. 
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Policy Roundtables
Herr Research Center Policy Roundtables are designed to facilitate information exchange about specific, key policies from multiple perspectives, including those of researchers, local and state administrators, program officers and administrators, foundation officials, practitioners, and the public at large. Our first roundtable held April10–11, 2008 in Milwaukee focused on policies related to supporting low-wage workers and their children.
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We also plan to conduct occasional briefings in conjunction with its release of new research reports, to aid in the translation of new findings from center research studies into potential policy actions.