Research
We bring educators and researchers together to generate actionable insights for learner engagement, persistence, and success.

Translate research insights into practical solutions that can be implemented at scale, especially by organizations that support historically underserved students.
Make research actionable.
While helping our partners implement research-based practices, we work together to understand what works, where, and for whom. This is how we continuously grow our impact.
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Learning Conditions Are an Actionable Leading Indicator of Math Learning
Students were ~2x more likely to earn As and Bs when they experienced engaging learning conditions. Teachers improved learning conditions 10x more after 4 vs. 2 Elevate cycles.

Elevate Learning Brief: Focus on Fidelity to Deepen Improvement in Learning Conditions
Teachers improve learning conditions significantly more effectively when they authentically partner with students across multiple Elevate cycles.

Measure Learning Environments, Not Just Students, to Support Learning and Development
“...schools currently pay a great deal of attention to the results of effective learning (e.g., test scores), but not nearly enough attention to the causes of effective learning (e.g., assignments that are relevant enough to motivate students).”

Increasing Equity in College Student Experience: Findings from a National Collaborative
Students earned more As, Bs, and Cs in STEM courses (and fewer Ds, Fs, and Ws) when their instructors improved the classroom learning conditions that are measured with Ascend.
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