Projects & Impact

Explore our portfolio of research, analytics, and policy projects transforming education.

Case Study
2023–2026

Iowa Rural School District Transformation

Partnered with 23 rural districts to implement data-driven decision frameworks, resulting in a 15% improvement in graduation rates over three years.

15% ↑ Graduation Rate
23 Districts
3-Year Study
Research
2024–2025

Predictive Analytics for At-Risk Students

Developed machine learning models identifying students at risk of dropping out with 92% accuracy, enabling targeted early intervention programs across 45 schools.

92% Accuracy
45 Schools
12,000 Students
Policy Brief
2025

State Education Funding Equity Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of funding distribution across 327 school districts, informing legislative reforms for equitable resource allocation in Iowa.

327 Districts
$2.1B Analyzed
3 Policy Reforms
Dashboard
2024–Present

Real-Time Student Performance Tracker

Built a comprehensive analytics dashboard for Des Moines Public Schools, providing real-time insights into student performance, attendance, and engagement.

32,000 Students
Real-Time Data
15 KPIs
Grant Project
2025–2026

Federal STEM Pipeline Analysis

Conducted a national study on STEM workforce pipeline challenges, from K-12 through higher education, resulting in $2.3M in federal grant funding.

$2.3M Funded
National Scope
5 States
Partnership
2024–Present

Higher Education Retention Initiative

Working with 8 community colleges to implement data-informed retention strategies, improving first-year persistence rates by 18% on average.

18% ↑ Retention
8 Colleges
28,000 Students