ACTION RESEARCH CENTER
ABOUT THE ACTION RESEARCH CENTER
The Action Research Center serves the needs of others by conducting action research in schools, communities, and non profit organizations. The center promotes personal development, academic excellence, and social change. Our innovative programs equip students, parents, teachers, and community leaders with the knowledge and skills to become change agents.
In fact, 99% of CEYS students graduate with a HS diploma, and 90% CEYS students enroll in college. Please, review the Action Research Center Report Card to learn more about our successful programs.
Our mission is to provide stakeholders with access to information to enhance equity in our communities. Our programs encourage student and community leadership development. We envision all stakeholders serving as change agents in their communities. If you are interested helping students to access college and career readiness, leadership, and global service opportunities, consider making a gift. To make a donation, click here.
ABOUT DR. CANDICE L. BLEDSOE
Dr. Candice Bledsoe is a prolific thought leader, professor, and edupreneur. She is the executive director of the Action Research Center. Her research explores equity, access, and the narratives of minoritized communities. She also leads the Women of Color Collective at SMU. Dr. Bledsoe received her Doctorate in Education from University Southern California. She also holds degrees from SMU and Baylor University. She is a proud member of the 2017 cohort of Dallas Public Voices. She received the following fellowships: The National Endowment of Humanities, the New Leadership Academy, National Center of Institutional Diversity, University of Michigan, and Boone Foundation. To learn more about Dr. Bledsoe or to schedule her as a speaker, click here.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide stakeholders with access to information to enhance equity in our communities. Many of our programs encourage organizational development, student involvement, and community leadership development.
Our Vision
We envision all stakeholders serving as change agents in their communities.