Research is a significant part of all work done in education, particularly as it relates to the development of policies and procedures. The two major types of research are quantitative research and qualitative research. For this week's discussion, please respond to the following:

• Educational research drives policy development for K-12 and Higher Education environments. Discuss how research is used both in K-12 and in Higher Education. Support your discussion with information from our text, The American Education Policy Landscape, and additional resources as appropriate.