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Exploring the Relationship Between Continuous Improvement Culture and Afterschool STEM Program Quality

Summary SRI researchers are using systems theory to investigate the implementation of continuous quality improvement within the system of California’s publicly funded afterschool programs, the state’s efforts to change organizational culture to support continuous improvement, and the potential effects of continuous improvement on afterschool STEAM programs over time. Description of project work In partnership with […]

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Evaluation of the CoolThink@JC Pilot: A computational thinking initiative in Hong Kong primary schools

SRI International is conducting a study on the impact of computational thinking education in Hong Kong primary schools. Around the world, teaching the problem-solving process known as computational thinking (CT) is increasingly recognized as a critical enabler for future success in a digital society. While CT initiatives often begin at secondary levels, some schools are […]

Press release

SRI awarded $23 million contract for education research partnerships across Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia

MENLO PARK, Calif.—January 13, 2022— SRI Education has been awarded a new, five-year, $23 million dollar contract from the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education to fund the continued leadership of the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Appalachia through 2026. SRI has led REL Appalachia since 2017 and will continue to partner […]

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National Comprehensive Center Technical Assistance Project

The National Comprehensive Center provides capacity-building services to state and local education agencies to address high-leverage problems in education. SRI International provides technical assistance products and services across multiple content areas, including science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and computer science (CS). The National Comprehensive Center works with states and regional centers to enhance the quality of […]

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CoolThink@JC Implementation Study

SRI Education is conducting a comprehensive implementation study of the CoolThink@JCcomputational thinking curriculum in Hong Kong primary schools. The project will evaluate and advise on the initiative’s goals of supporting high-quality adoption in over 200 primary schools and laying a foundation throughout the system for more widespread adoption.

The Dish TV

Shari Golan talks about SRI Education

Shari Golan is the President of SRI Education in Menlo Park, CA. Join us as she explains how SRI Education works to reduce barriers, optimize outcomes, and ensure educational equity for all children, youth, and families by conducting high-quality research and evaluation of education programs and interventions, supporting use of data and evidence through training, […]