From funds appropriated under section 9584 of this title, the Institute, directly or through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, shall-
(1) conduct and support scientifically valid research activities, including basic research and applied research, statistics activities, scientifically valid education evaluation, development, and wide dissemination;(2) widely disseminate the findings and results of scientifically valid research in education;(3) promote the use, development, and application of knowledge gained from scientifically valid research activities;(4) strengthen the national capacity to conduct, develop, and widely disseminate scientifically valid research in education;(5) promote the coordination, development, and dissemination of scientifically valid research in education within the Department and the Federal Government; and(6) promote the use and application of research and development to improve practice in the classroom. Pub. L. 107-279, §112, 116 Stat. 1945.