Spanning research to practice gives us a unique perspective. We conduct research and evaluation with an eye to how findings can be most useful to clients. In turn, our policy consultation and program and product development is informed by our knowledge of academic and applied research. We offer services in:

  Research and Evaluation
  Policy Consultation and Assistance
  Program Planning and Development
  Product Design and Development

Our experience and expertise cover a range of work of interest to states and districts planning and competing for ARRA funds. RMC has a long history of work in pre-K - 12 literacy, mathematics instruction, high school reform and dropout prevention, standards and assessment, program evaluation, and systems of support for low-performing schools and districts. We are eager to apply our knowledge and expertise to assist states and districts.

Featured Work

Achieving Graduation: New York Benchmark High Schools
Our pilot study of five high-achieving New York state high schools identified factors leading to low dropout rates.

Center on Instruction
RMC operates the Center on Instruction, one of five comprehensive content centers funded by the U.S. Education Department. As the lead partner, RMC commissions, publishes, and disseminates research findings and research-based products and technical assistance in literacy, mathematics, science, special education, and education for English language learners. Recent publications include Language and Reading Interventions for English Language Learners and English Language Learners with Disabilities and Identifying Professional Development Needs in Mathematics: A Planning Tool for Grades 3 - 7.

Communicating Value: Re-framing Arts and Culture Data
This 2008 report describes an inquiry into how professionals in planning and economic development understand and use arts and cultural data.