the epic difference

EPIC is a research center devoted to the idea that rigorous evidence can improve education policy, and, ultimately, students’ lives. We employ a number of cutting-edge methods – from predictive analytics and modeling to surveys and case studies – to produce new insights that decision-makers can use to create and implement new policy.

CLOSE PARTNERSHIPS

EPIC partners with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and local school districts to craft a tailored research agenda that explores the specific questions and issues that education policymakers and practitioners are grappling with today.

timely research

Then, our researchers use a variety of methods and sources to integrate data across different contexts and ultimately produce rigorous, timely and actionable findings.

actionable findings

Along the way, EPIC shares with our partners what we’re learning to guide decisions on policy and practice in real time and continue to evolve their research agenda.

THE RESULTS: Improved Educational Outcomes for all Students

Together with our partners, we are ultimately working to improve educational outcomes for all kids, providing evidence to inform decisions that affect students, teachers and school leaders in urban, rural and historically disadvantaged communities.

EPIC’s unique process works because partners are committed to and invested in deep, reciprocal collaboration. 

 

the epic difference

EPIC is a research center devoted to the idea that rigorous evidence can improve education policy, and, ultimately, students’ lives. We employ a number of cutting-edge methods – from predictive analytics and modeling to surveys and case studies – to produce new insights that decision-makers can use to create and implement new policy.

CLOSE PARTNERSHIPS

EPIC partners with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and local school districts to craft a tailored research agenda that explores the specific questions and issues that education policymakers and practitioners are grappling with.

TIMELY RESEARCH

Then, our researchers use a variety of methods and sources to integrate data across different contexts and ultimately  produce rigorous, timely and actionable findings.

Actionable findings

Along the way, EPIC shares with our partners what we’re learning to guide decisions on policy and practice in real time and continue to evolve their research agenda.

Together with our partners, we are ultimately working to improve educational outcomes for all kids, providing evidence to inform decisions that affect students, teachers and school leaders in urban, rural and historically disadvantaged communities.

EPIC’s unique process works because partners are committed to and invested in deep, reciprocal collaboration. 

partners

EPIC works with state and district partners to create our targeted research agenda to learn which reform strategies are more effective, where, when and for whom. EPIC is grateful to our partners who have invested time and resources to bring our approach to life.

EPIC works with state and district partners to create a targeted research agenda to learn which reform strategies are most effective, where, when and for whom.

Most images of students and teachers on site are courtesy of Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action

CONTACT US

236 Erickson Hall | 620 Farm Lane
East Lansing, MI 48824
EPICedpolicy@msu.edu
(517) 884-0377

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