Education and learning
For more than 50 years, SRI Education has been a leader in helping strategic partners find out what works, for whom, how, and why. We collaborate with federal, state, foundation, nonprofit, and commercial partners to improve teaching, education policies, and student learning.
Our goal: to reduce barriers and optimize outcomes for students of all ages; abilities; and racial, cultural, linguistic, and geographic backgrounds.
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Todd Grindal: Education research that makes an impact
SRI’s Education Division president seeks to provide students, educators, and policymakers with the tools to manage a transformative period in education.
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SRI appoints Todd Grindal as Education Division President
SRI is poised to expand partnerships with states and foundations to chart the future of American education.
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SRI and partners explore new opportunities for young Arkansas children in foster care
An ongoing research-policy partnership is working to connect children with high-quality early care and education.
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The SRI Education Newsletter | Summer 2025
This newsletter highlights new events, studies, tools, and initiatives across early learning, K–12, and postsecondary education.
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Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning Network Evaluation
SRI is examining the critical features of a high-quality early learning program and its effects on children, families, caregivers, and communities.
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Podcast: Marketing educational innovations for maximum reach
SRI’s Adrienne Woods and marketing expert Julie Kelleher offer a roadmap for scaling education products and programs.
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From idea to impact: Marketing educational innovations for maximum reach
SRI’s Adrienne Woods and marketing expert Julie Kelleher discuss how innovators can position their programs for scale.
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New research shows kids learn STEM skills from PBS KIDS
SRI research demonstrates that screen-based educational content can measurably improve how young children understand the world around them.
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In search of fair play: Designing pay parity for Head Start teachers
SRI researchers are informing how Head Start programs set standards to improve pay for teachers.
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The SRI Education Newsletter | Spring 2025
This newsletter includes new research, events, and resources designed to help grow positive outcomes for young children and K–12 and college students this spring.
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Sketching the future of arts education in California
A 2022 California law provided funds for arts and music education in state public schools. A new policy brief by SRI details what it will take to prepare and hire the necessary teachers.
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Reimagining Instructional Coaching in Early Education (RICiEE)
SRI is building the next generation of tools to support early childhood educators. Reimagining Instructional Coaching in Early Education (RICiEE) is an ongoing initiative that aims to expand access to high-quality early childhood education by improving the usefulness, usability, and scalability of classroom quality measurements. The RICiEE team partners with early childhood educators, early learning…