Research and Data

Explore data-driven insights and educational research that guide strategic decisions for school improvement. Kids First Education helps educators harness data to drive meaningful student achievement.

Our Commitment to Research and Data

At Kids First Education, we believe that meaningful student outcomes are driven by evidence-based decisions. That’s why research and data are at the heart of every service we offer—from professional learning to instructional coaching and school improvement planning. We don’t just talk about results—we track, measure, and respond to them. By aligning our work with the latest educational research and consistently analyzing local data, we ensure our strategies are not only effective, but also tailored to the unique needs of each district, school, and classroom we serve.

How We Bring Research and Data to Life

Evidence-Based Professional Learning

Every workshop, coaching session, and learning resource we provide is grounded in proven practices from leading educational research. Our W.I.N. (What’s Important Now) professional learning framework empowers educators with strategies that are research-informed and immediately actionable.

Data-Driven Decision Making

We partner with districts to analyze student performance data, classroom observation trends, and implementation progress. These insights allow us to fine-tune our support and ensure that our work results in measurable academic growth.

Customized, Contextualized Support

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. By blending national research with local data, we design responsive, customized solutions that reflect the real-time needs and goals of the educators and students we serve.

Research That Fuels Our Work

Adult Learning Research: Empowering Educators Through Evidence-Based Practice
At Kids First Education, we believe that effective professional learning for educators must be rooted in the science of how adults learn best. Grounded in evidence-based practices, our adult learning research informs the design of every training and coaching session we offer. By aligning our work with proven principles of adult learning theory—such as relevance, collaboration, and reflection—we help educators build lasting capacity that directly impacts student success.
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Understanding the Adolescent Brain
Equip educators with actionable tools grounded in brain science, psychology, and educational research to support adolescent learners in today’s complex world.
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Science of Reading-Based Literacy Support for Schools
Explore Kids First’s full range of literacy services rooted in the Science of Reading—training, coaching, and planning support that drive student success.
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Empowering Educators Through Purposeful, Research-Based Professional Learning
At Kids First Education, we believe that powerful professional learning doesn’t just deliver information—it transforms practice. Our professional development experiences are interactive, intentional, and designed to translate directly into improved classroom instruction.
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Pathways

Kids First Education is partnering with Education Leadership Solutions to bring you Pathways to Proficiency. Created by educators for educators, this easy-to-use suite of assessments and resources is on course to make a difference for students.

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