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Mission
Our core mission is to understand the causes and consequences of educational inequality and to reduce this inequality through innovative, multidimensional, and research-informed approaches. We premise our work on the conviction that reduced inequality and improved educational opportunities lead to enriched lives for children and youth, ultimately contributing to more just and flourishing societies.
The Institute strives to equalize and improve educational opportunities. By bringing together diverse thinkers to tackle difficult problems, the Institute advances the broader field: harnessing the power of Brown’s community to develop education leaders, building actionable knowledge through systematic research, and partnering with educators and policy-makers for local impact.
“Through four pillars of work—applied research, engaged scholarship, sustained partnerships, and actionable knowledge—we bring rigorous evidence to bear to improve schooling and the practices that enable all students to thrive.”
NATHANIEL SCHWARTZ - Director of Applied Research and Professor of the Practice, Annenberg Institute
History
From its inception in 1993, the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University (hereafter the Annenberg Institute) has been focused on improving educational opportunities for children. Over the past thirty years, its core concerns with reducing educational inequality and promoting educational excellence have remained constant.
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