ABout
Expanding the way people think about learning
Our research, evaluation, and consulting practice broadens access to learning and rethinks where, when, and how it happens for people of all ages, helping organizations and communities build momentum and realize what learning makes possible.
What Guides Us
The Science of Learning
Our work is grounded in the science of learning and shows that choice, connection, and context shape how, when, and why people learn. Three core insights guide our approach:
Learning Happens Everywhere
Learning happens all around us — in families, classrooms, libraries and cultural institutions, workplaces, and wherever people are.
Learning is an Active Process
Learning is not a passive process of sharing and receiving information; it is one that requires active participation. Effective learning engages our interests and experiences in meaningful ways.
Support for Learning Unlocks Potential
When we apply the science of learning, we accelerate progress and strengthen our ability to address challenges facing our organizations, communities, and the world around us.
What We Do
We are your partners in learning.
For decades, we have studied how people learn so we can partner with organizations to strengthen the conditions that support learning. From museums to libraries, schools, youth programs, and workplaces, we provide expert guidance that improves learning and helps build vibrant communities.
Learning Programs & Experiences
How do learning experiences translate into real changes in practice and outcomes?
Organizational Learning
How do strategy, data, and daily practice connect in your organization? Where are the gaps?
Partnership & Ecosystem Development
Who are you learning with, and how are partnerships shaping your impact?
Research & Evaluation
What questions are you trying to answer, and how might research move the work forward?
Featured Resources
Ideas in Action
Explore our collection of blogs and resources to spark new possibilities.
Ready to get started?
Join our network of clients and collaborators working to accelerate learning in their organizations and communities.