What We Do
The work we do.
We provide the highest quality research, analysis, and recommendations on dual and concurrent enrollment and other education policy topics within our expertise. Our key services include:
High-Quality Policy and Qualitative Research and Analysis
Expert Recommendations
Third-Party Expertise
Our mission is to empower education stakeholders with the information and expertise needed to advance effective and equitable education policies.
Who we work with.
We collaborate with a diverse array of education stakeholders, including:
State K-12 and Postsecondary Education Boards and Agencies
Postsecondary System Offices
Philanthropic Organizations
National and Regional Education Policy and Advocacy Organizations
For-Profit Organizations
Postsecondary Institutions
Consulting Firms Seeking Deep Expertise and Historical Perspective
Our partnerships span various sectors to support and advance education policy goals within our areas of expertise.
Additional Services
Recommendations Report Development
Writing research based policy landscape and recommendations reports for both public and internal consumption.
Strategy Development
Offering strategic advice to organizations based on personalized comprehensive research into their target audience's needs and perceptions.
Collaborating Author
Supporting organizations and/or individuals with gaps in capacity or subject matter expertise. This includes development from the outset, providing copywriting and editing services, managing the graphic design process, and completing partially developed reports by conducting additional research and writing as needed.
Internal Expert Consultant
Many consulting firms encounter projects that require specialized content expertise beyond their in-house capabilities. Our fast and actionable insights, enable organizations to meet their client deliverables with confidence, backed by expert insights and tailored advice.
Non-policy Research
Conducting in-depth research and analysis of non-policy reports, including both academic and non-academic studies, to inform state policy landscapes and develop comprehensive recommendation reports.
Materials Development
Creating ad hoc materials for individuals or organizations, including writing letters to state boards and developing talking points for presenters.
Ad Hoc Research
Providing tailored, on-demand research to address specific questions or challenges that arise unexpectedly. This service is designed to deliver fast, relevant, and actionable insights to help organizations make informed decisions in dynamic and uncertain environments.
Policy Intelligence Consultation
Executing deep dives into business, political, and policy intelligence that can be used to support, or hinder, furtherance of a client's policy agenda.
State Policy Gap Analysis
Utilizing an established rubric, we document whether a state has specific policies (X policies) in place. If the state lacks these policies, similar standout policies from other states are identified and used to inform new development.