K-12 Education
Abt’s evidence-informed strategies support policymakers and educators to enhance K-12 education programs and student learning outcomes. Our work for educational institutions— from state and local education agencies to public and private schools—includes surveys of state and district coordinators to assess whether block grants provide better and more equitable education for all students. We focus on a wide range of topics, including social and emotional learning, student engagement, literacy, STEM, educator development, and state and federal education policies. We deliver research and technical assistance to leaders so they can implement scalable interventions, and we prioritize academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth to cultivate fair learning environments for all students.
Expertise
- Research, Monitoring, Evaluation
- Technical Assistance and Strategic Advising
- Systematic Evidence Reviews and Clearinghouses
- Digital and Data Services for Informed Decision-Making
Clients Include
U.S. Department of Education
National Science Foundation
State and local agencies
Foundations, philanthropies, and nonprofits
Our Work
Evaluation of measures of success to advance equitable educational outcomes for Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and over 200 Tribes
Insights for educators and policymakers about program implementation of the Study of Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants
Development of What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) standards and support for quality systematic evidence reviews in education
Analysis of the structure and challenges of the Regional Educational Laboratories research and training for state and local education agencies
Technical assistance for independent evaluations of projects by Education Innovation and Research grantees
Systematic evidence review process to identify best practices that help K-12 students struggling with behavior
Our Experts
Insights
Is Your State’s Literacy Approach Aligned with the Evidence?
Cara Jackson offers tips on using evidence-informed resources to help states, districts, & schools improve literacy instruction.
Abt Team to Help Dept. of Education Highlight Effective Approaches to Early Literacy
Through the WWC-PESTO Task Order 4, Abt will deliver actionable recommendations and resources that educators can apply to improve the literacy of K-3 students.
Troubling News on Student Performance—and What to Do About It
The data are in from U.S. Department of Education’s NAEP long-term trend reading and mathematics assessments—and it’s not good. This blog suggests some responses.
Online Tool for Systematic Evidence Review
Abt developed an Online Review Tool to help screen studies, conduct systematic evidence reviews, and provide a public website to disseminate review findings.
Three Tips to Make the Most of Community School Funding
Funding for the Full Service Community Schools Program has doubled, so we’re offering three tips to make the most of this approach to support the whole child.
Spotlight On: Evaluation Technical Assistance Services
Abt’s Evaluation Technical Assistance team has helped hundreds of evaluators provide real-world, rigorous evidence of program effectiveness.
Teacher Preparation Experiences and Early Teaching Effectiveness
Teachers can make a real difference in students’ outcomes. However, teacher quality varies greatly. New teachers, who frequently begin their careers in high-need schools where students are in greatest need of effective instruction, have been shown to be…