Research

The following organizations participate in researching a number of educational, business, technology, and social topics.

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Abt Associates Inc, Cambridge, MA
Supports social and business research.

American Council on Education (ACE), Washington, DC
Influences public policy through advocacy, research and program initiatives and provides leadership and unifying voice on key higher education issues.

American Councils for International Education, Washington, DC
Advances education and research worldwide through international programs that provide the global perspective essential for academic and professional excellence.

American Educational Research Association, Washington, DC
Advances educational research and its practical applications.

American Institutes for Research (AIR), Washington, DC
Researches behavioral and social science topics, bringing the most effective ideas and approaches to enhancing everyday life.

Brookings Institution, Washington, DC
Bridges scholarship and public policy by informing decisionmakers and affording scholars better insight into public policy issues.

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, San Francisco, CA
Offers advanced study center for teachers.

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies (IES), Millbrook, NY
Combines research and education in the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge on ecological systems.

CAST Universal Design for Learning, Wakefield, MA
Expands opportunities for all people, especially those with disabilities, with technological applications.

Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), Washington, DC
Offers groups of scholars and educators findings of linguistic and related sciences in identifying and addressing language-related problems.

Center for Education Policy, Menlo Park, CA
Advocates for more effective public school education.

CNA Analysis and Solutions, Washington, DC
Provides public sector organizations with the tools to tackle complex problems with objective, empirical research and analysis that helps decision makers form sound policies, make better informed decisions, and manage programs more effectively.

Congressional Research Service (CRS), Washington, DC
Provides nonpartisan research, analysis, and information politicians need to make informed decisions on behalf of the American people.

Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) , Washington, DC
Dedicates efforts to improve and advance graduate level education.

Education Development Center, Inc (EDC), Newton, MA
Brings researchers and practitioners together to create tools and conditions for learning that reach people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

EDC, Center for Children and Technology, New York, NY
Improves education by reforming the circumstances of teaching and learning with basic, applied and formative research and technology development.

Education Resources Institute, The (TERI), Boston, MA
Plays a national leadership role in identifying and developing public policy solutions concerning the quality of education and opportunities for access to education.

Education Sector, Washington, DC
As non-partisan think tank, addresses policy, analysis and innovation and provides published research and commentary on a wide range of education issues.

Education Trust, The , Oakland, CA; Washington, DC
Advocates and researches narrowing achievement gaps in public education.

Eduventures, Boston, MA
Offers research membership programs and consulting services to help higher education leaders achieve organizational goals and solve pressing challenges with evidence-based insights and guidance.

Families and Work Institute (FWI), New York, NY
Informs decisionmaking on the changing workplace, changing family and changing community.

Gibson and Associates, Oakland, CA
Engages in proven grant development, planning and evaluation methods for the creation of innovative education, social service and health programs.

International Center for Research on Women, Washington, DC
Seeks to promote a world free of poverty in which women and men, girls and boys have equal opportunities to achieve their potential and realize their rights.

Jobs for the Future (JFF), Boston, MA
Strengthens society by creating educational and economic opportunity for those in need.

Judge Baker Children's Center, Boston, MA
Improves the lives of children whose emotional and behavioral problems threaten to limit their potential.

Kettering Foundation, New York, NY
Operates as foundation rooted in the American tradition of inventive research.

Mathematica Policy Research, Inc, Princeton, NJ
Strives to improve public well-being by bringing the highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear on the provision of information collection and analysis to our clients.

MDRC, New York, NY
Aims to build knowledge that improves the well-being of low-income people using social research to effect public policies and programs.

MPR Associates, Inc, San Francisco, CA
Specializes in management planning and research for elementary, secondary and post-secondary education.

National Analysts Inc, Philadelphia, PA
Provides marketing research and consulting to help large businesses and institutions solve complex marketing problems.

Policy Studies Associates, Inc (PSA), Washington, DC
Promotes grounded decisionmaking for education and youth development through quality evaluation, research and policy analysis.

Public Agenda, New York, NY
Offers nonpartisan, nonprofit public opinion research and citizen education.

Public Interest Research Groups, Boston, MA
Advocates environmental protection, consumer rights, and student empowerment.

Public Policy Institute of California, San Francisco, CA
Informs and improves public policy through independent, objective, non-partisan research.

RAND, Santa Monica, CA
Improves policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis.

RTI International, Washington, DC
Improves the human condition through objective, innovative, multidisciplinary research, development and technical services.

SRI International, Washington, DC
Helps government agencies, nonprofit organizations and commercial clients solve problems and capitalize on opportunities posed by complex issues in education, training, health, economic development and human services.

Technical Education Research Centers, Cambridge, MA
Commits resources improving mathematics and science teaching and learning.

Wellesley Centers for Women, Wellesley, MA
Brings together an interdisciplinary community of scholars engaged in research, training, analysis, action and dedication to looking at the world through the eyes of women.

West Ed, San Francisco, CA
Commits resources to improved learning at all stages of life, from infancy to adulthood, in school and out.