Impact—From the Classroom to the System

Eskolta School Research and Design helps schools, districts, and communities co-create change that lasts. Our impact starts with trust, grows through strategy, and shows up in student success, educator retention, and system-wide transformation.

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why it matters

Education Works For Everyone When Everyone Has a Say

Educators and students bring deep insight, creativity, and care to school every day. Systems built with—not just for—those who make learning possible reflect their wisdom, unlocking the full potential of education.

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of all Black males in NYC high schools were two or more years behind in credit accumulation as of 2018, compared to 28% of all students.

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In classrooms where students were at least 75% Black or Latin, teachers who were the same race or ethnicity were almost twice as likely to report high expectations for their students.

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of Eskolta community members are students, teachers, and families of color from under-served and low-income backgrounds seeking better education opportunities.

our reach

How Local Wins Become System-Wide Shifts

Eskolta’s work is designed to scale insights at the center of innovation. We help educators, leaders, and students build collective momentum, knitting together classroom and district-wide vision—and success.

schools across Boston, Washington D.C., and NYC, including 21 alternative or transfer schools and 6 traditional or charter schools

educators and district staff

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student outcomes

When Students Feel Seen, They Soar

Students thrive in environments where their identity is affirmed and their growth is recognized. We help schools build learning environments and experiences to make that possible.

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of educators reported their students were tracking and monitoring their own growth in the classroom

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of educators agreed that more of their students were demonstrating key academic skills in the classroom

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of educators reported their students were persisting through challenging work more frequently

‘Man, this is the first time I’ve felt, like . . . comfortable.”

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EDUCATOR EXPERIENCE

Student Success Starts with Educator Success

When educators are given time to reflect, tools to test, and trust to lead, they stay—and they excel. Eskolta helps school systems build from that strength, fostering cultures where teacher growth and student success go hand in hand.

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of educators reported increasing the frequency of practices that cultivate a classroom environment that fosters learning mindsets

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of educators report improving how they communicate with students about progress in the classroom

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of educators report more frequent collaboration with fellow teachers to improve their instruction

The Change Your Educators and Students Deserve

“I learned to think about League Meeting as a ‘team’. Last year, announcements were me telling people what’s going on. This year, I had everyone announce stuff. People started to step up and speak out that wouldn’t usually do that. People have a voice. It’s not only the leader that’s important.”

Eskolta School Improvement Fellows Alum

“I really enjoyed looking at data and going directly to the students. I constantly ask for student opinions, feedback, and hold student focus groups to gather data. We have redesigned our interview/enrollment process based on their families’ experiences.”