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At Marzano Research, we transform educational challenges into evidence-based solutions. Drawing on extensive expertise in education research, we partner with schools, districts, state agencies, and organizations to conduct studies that directly impact teaching and learning. Our approach delivers high-quality research with scientific integrity while providing practical, implementable findings for real-world educational settings.
What Clients are Saying
“[Our Marzano Research evaluators] have experience gathering data, analyzing results, and tying them to an action plan. … They have the knowledge and experience … I definitely would recommend them.”
“Our engagement with Marzano [Research] has been insightful and fulfilling. The ensuing program redesign will be leveraged to further maximize our impact on students’ academic and social development. ”
“We sincerely thank you for your commitment and contributions to our collaborative work over the past years. Your dedication to bridging research and practice has been invaluable to educators and students alike.”
“I’d sing your praises day and night. [Marzano Research] is good at anything in this space, especially mastery based and competency based assessments and that is hard to find, especially for people with a research background.”
Research Blog Posts
If you've ever wondered what it would take to make assessment systems more useful and meaningful, start by asking the people who experience them every day. That’s what Smarter Balanced did in its [...]
Teachers bring passion and expertise to their classrooms every day, but many don’t see themselves as researchers. Data analysis, effect sizes, and systematic inquiry can feel intimidating or disconnected from daily teaching. But what if [...]
10 of the hottest topics in education for 2025 As we step into 2025, education continues to transform at a rapid pace, driven by technological innovations, evolving student needs, and shifting workforce demands. Education leaders, [...]
Our Most Impactful Articles As we reflect on a year of educational research and innovation, certain articles stood out to our readers for their practical insights and transformative potential. These pieces resonated deeply with educators, [...]







