ContextEDU is a consulting and research organization dedicated to improving educational equity, school climate, and student outcomes by grounding decisions in lived experience. Through its work with schools, districts, and county offices of education, ContextEDU specializes in gathering and translating qualitative data—particularly student, family, and educator voice—into actionable strategies for change. By centering those closest to the learning environment, ContextEDU supports education leaders in designing responsive, inclusive systems that reflect the unique needs and strengths of their communities.

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A cornerstone of ContextEDU’s approach is the development and facilitation of structured focus groups, interviews, and feedback protocols that uncover insights not typically captured through traditional metrics. These methods are adapted to each setting and often include students as co-designers and co-analysts. ContextEDU has worked extensively across rural and under-resourced regions, where relationship-driven inquiry and a deep understanding of local context are especially critical. The organization prioritizes listening practices that build trust and empower participants, ensuring that the voices of historically marginalized groups are elevated in school improvement efforts.

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ContextEDU also supports the design and implementation of professional learning aligned to the themes that emerge from this qualitative data. By translating student and teacher experiences into clear domains for growth—such as engagement, belonging, personalization, and collaborative culture—ContextEDU helps schools create tailored professional development initiatives. These often include instructional coaching, leadership support, and the development of tools or frameworks that guide practice at the school and district level.

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In addition to school-based work, ContextEDU partners with educational agencies to design strategic initiatives, write and support grant-funded programs, and evaluate program effectiveness. These efforts often focus on integrating restorative practices, supporting new teachers, reducing chronic absenteeism, and building student agency. ContextEDU provides facilitation, technical assistance, and communication support to help education leaders design cross-sector strategies that are both visionary and grounded in implementation science.

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Ultimately, ContextEDU exists to help schools and systems move from insights to impact. By honoring the lived experiences of students and educators, and equipping leaders with data they can trust and act upon, ContextEDU creates the conditions for meaningful, sustainable transformation. Its work is rooted in the belief that every learner deserves a school environment where they feel seen, valued, and supported to thrive.