When a randomized experimental design is not feasible or ethical, we conduct a quasi-experimental study to estimate the impact of an intervention. Below is a list of key quasi-experimental studies conducted by WestEd researchers.
All Kinds of Minds: Study of Schools Attuned and Mentor Applications of Schools Attuned
The results from a WestEd evaluation of a program to help struggling learners are helping the program's creators improve its effectiveness.
Evaluation of Arts, Literacy, and Achievement in the Fresno Unified School District
Is a program being implemented in a California school district improving student achievement in the language arts? WestEd researchers are finding out.
Evaluation of the Partnerships in Character Education Program in the Fresno Unified School District
More and more districts and schools are implementing character education programs. Find out WestEd's role in evaluating one such program.
Impact of Benchmark Assessments Aligned to State Standards on Student Achievement
Learn more about this study measuring the impact of benchmark assessments on student achievement in the state of Massachusetts.