Education
At Basis, we believe high-quality education systems are the starting point for individual success. Our education work supports data-driven solutions that develop stronger teachers, engage eager students, and ensure every child and adult can reach their full potential.
College and Career Readiness
Preparing students for life after high school requires more than academic rigor — it takes intentional systems that connect classroom learning with real-world skills and opportunities. Our research helps educators understand what works to support student transitions, persistence, and long-term success.
Our Work Includes:
- Evaluating postsecondary programs that engage and retain learners
- Supporting innovative pathways for student completion and career readiness
- Translating classroom learning into real-world opportunity
Human Capital Management
A great education starts with great teachers. Effective systems depend on recruiting, developing, and retaining excellent educators and leaders — and building the conditions where they can do their best work. Our research helps organizations strengthen their workforce strategies through comprehensive evaluation systems, teacher preparation models, and strategic role development.
Our Work Includes:
- Evaluating statewide teacher preparation initiatives
- Designing and administering large-scale educator surveys
- Evaluating advanced teaching roles and career pathway programs
- Analyzing educator evaluation systems
Leadership and Instruction
Strong instructional leadership and effective teaching practices are the foundation of student success. We examine how school leaders and teachers can build learning environments that maximize student achievement, engagement, and belonging.
Our Work Includes:
- Evaluating comprehensive teacher professional development programs
- Assessing instructional approaches and their impact on student outcomes
- Supporting the development of high-achievement cultures in schools and districts.
Finance and Policy
Educational equity and effectiveness require sound financial strategies and evidence-based policies. Our research helps systems allocate resources strategically, develop sustainable funding models, and build policies that reflect the real conditions of teaching and learning.
Our Work Includes:
- Providing technical assistance on student-based budgeting and weighted funding models
- Analyzing resource allocation patterns and their impact on school-level decision making
- Developing sustainable funding models for schools
School Choice
Families increasingly have options — and those options carry real consequences for students, schools, and systems. We conduct research on how various educational models and choice policies impact student outcomes, family experience, and overall system performance.
Our Work Includes:
- Evaluating charter school practices and their impact on school quality
- Tracking trends in charter school governance
- Evaluating federal and state charter school program initiatives
- Assessing charter school authorization standards, resources, and adoption strategies
Early Childhood
The foundation for lifelong learning is built before a child ever enters a classroom. Our early childhood research helps programs and systems understand how to support young children’s development and set them up for success in school and beyond.
Our Work Includes:
- Evaluating birth-to-three early intervention and support programs
- Assessing the effectiveness of early childhood development initiatives
- Identifying disparities in early childhood education
