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Research Hub
At CEPR, we partner with education leaders across the country to generate actionable insights that drive meaningful improvement in student outcomes. Our work spans the full education spectrum—from early childhood through K–12, postsecondary, and into the workforce. Grounded in rigorous data analysis and real-world collaboration, our research tackles the most pressing questions facing educators and policymakers today.
Whether you're exploring how to improve classroom instruction, close equity gaps, or strengthen the connection between education and career success, you'll find timely, impactful research to guide your work. Search by resource type, topic area, sector, or audience to discover what we're learning—and how it can help you make a difference.
Latest Publications and Resources
The Early Learning Journey: Connecting Preschool Data to Elementary Outcomes
The Early Learning Journey is a collaboration between the Strategic Data Project and representatives from Boston Public Schools, the California Department of Education, Chicago Public Schools, the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and
Mapping the Mechanisms of Interdisciplinary Learning Transfer from Reading to Math Achievement: Evidence from a Large-Scale Randomized Controlled Trial
This study analyzes data from the Model of Reading Engagement (MORE), a sustained content literacy intervention implemented in Grades 1-3, to examine the potential mechanisms of far transfer.
Why aren’t online learning programs working better in schools: Maybe they need to be more integrated with what is actually taught during whole classroom instruction?
This paper finds positive effects from a digital activity aligned with class instruction, emphasizing the importance of technology and teachers complementing one another.
Beyond Transfer Rates: A Toolkit For Understanding Student Pathways & Progress
Transfer data can reveal far more than who leaves or arrives. When viewed through a student progression lens, transfer patterns can help institutions understand students’ educational pathways, identify barriers and supports, and examine how policies and
Improving Data Use at Postsecondary Institutions: Practical Lessons from Minority-Serving Institutions
This practice guide series was developed through the Strategic Data Project’s Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Fellowship, which brought together data leaders from 17 MSIs across the country to investigate shared challenges, learn from one another, and
Strategic Use of Education Data Rubric
The Strategic Data Use Rubric is organized around four pillars: Strategic Data Leadership, Actionable Analyses, Quality Data Systems, and People-First Communication. It is designed as a reflection and planning tool, not a test or single-score assessment
From Analysis to Action: How States Can Use the College and Career Readiness Data Infrastructure Matrix to Improve Their Data Systems
Report: Randomized Controlled Trial of BookNook Virtual ELA Tutoring (SY24–25)
Discover insights from the Arkansas Tutoring Project's randomized controlled trial of virtual BookNook tutoring.
Research Brief: Does Virtual BookNook Tutoring Improve Student ELA Achievement?
This research brief summarizes work from the Arkansas Tutoring Project, evaluating the impact of BookNook virtual tutoring on ELA performance.
From Learning Recession to Learning Recovery: Understanding the Sources of U.S. K-12 Improvement
Building College and Career Readiness: A Cross-State Policy Landscape Analysis in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma
This brief examines how three neighboring states—Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma—are approaching the challenge of preparing students for college, career, and, broadly, life beyond high school.
College and Career Readiness Data Infrastructure Matrix: Visual Summary Tool
College and Career Readiness Data Infrastructure Matrix
College and Career Readiness Data Infrastructure Matrix: User Guide
Hiring for Data Talent: An SDP Resource
This resource outlines how to hire effective education data talent by aligning role expectations upfront and prioritizing not just technical skills but also integrity, problem-solving, and strong communication.
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