Bridging Community Voice & Rigorous Research
We partner with nonprofits, foundations, and educational institutions on collaborative research that elevates the voices of racially and economically diverse students, families and communities, informs decision-making, and leads to systemic change.
Approach
Research done with communities, not to communities
EduDream combines Culturally Responsive and Equitable Evaluation (CREE) principles and rigorous research methods to produce insights that catalyze impactful action — with, and for, communities. Our approaches to research, community relationships, and client collaboration lead to more innovative strategies and greater long-term results across the education sector.
Partners
We work with leading philanthropic and education organizations to disrupt systemic inequities in education
Services
How we can help you
When you work with EduDream, you’ll receive high-quality, rigorous, and accessible work that will empower and motivate you to make equity-based decisions grounded in evidence-based practices. Our work will not only challenge you to expand what’s possible through education research, but also provide the evidence, clarity, and learnings needed to catalyze your work.
Actionable Research
We offer rigorous mixed-methods actionable research to expand organizational knowledge and provide strategic clarity.
Data Strategy
We leverage data equity and collaborative approaches to support organizations in transforming their use of data to drive impact.
Program Evaluation
We design mixed-methods, quasi-experimental evaluation plans and execute learning, formative, and summative evaluations.
Needs Assessment
We focus on strengths and asset-based perspectives to better understand where and what resources could have the greatest positive impact on communities.
Selected Projects
Fostering student motivation
EduDream partnered with The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a common definition of student motivation, engagement, and persistence (MEP). We provided a systematic review of over 100 studies and produced a research synthesis that outlines common definitions of MEP, highlights the importance of students’ lived experience, in and outside the classroom, and offers recommendations for future research and policy practices.
Together, we can rewrite the educational opportunities and learning experiences of racially and economically diverse students.
Established in 2016, EduDream is a Latina-founded, women-owned research consulting firm inspiring transformation within education by bridging community voice and rigorous research together. Founded by culturally responsive and experienced researchers, Michelle and Monica, EduDream partners with foundations, nonprofits, and educational institutions to provide community-centered research, evaluation, and strategy.
Thought Leadership