The EdExchange
We turn rigorous research into real improvements for students and schools.
We're building a community where everyone involved in education can share knowledge, learn from each other, and work together to help schools thrive.
A library of instruments for education research and school improvement
Better measures lead to better evidence creation. EdInstruments is an online library of measurement tools and guidance resources to support data collection in schools and districts.
A new model for informed decision-making in education
Education leaders need relevant, actionable research insights to tackle challenges in the field. EdResearch for Action, a partnership with Results for America, synthesizes years of research into concise summaries, making it easy for decision-makers to access and apply evidence.
The trusted source for emerging education research
Researchers and policymakers can both benefit from timely access to research. EdWorkingPapers is a platform for prompt and open dissemination of high-quality studies. By connecting researchers and informing policymakers, the series accelerates progress in education.
The Why
Demand for Evidence
In our current landscape, schools and school systems, especially those serving students with the greatest needs, are under increasing pressure to implement proven strategies that truly work. However, despite these well-intentioned demands, there’s a gap in the availability of actionable and relevant evidence that educators and policymakers can rely on to make timely, informed decisions.
Disconnected Research
This gap exists, in part, because the education research landscape is fragmented. Researchers often operate independently, and research studies get shaped by academic objectives, which might not align directly with the immediate needs of schools. As a result, the field misses opportunities to build on collective knowledge, doesn’t address practical needs, and remains scattered and inaccessible to those who need it most.
The EdExchange Solution
The Annenberg EdExchange aims to solve this by bringing together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in a collaborative ecosystem. By working together, we can generate, synthesize, and build consensus on research that is directly relevant to educational challenges, making it easier for education systems at every level to implement evidence-based strategies that lead to real improvements for students.
How It Works
The EdExchange Family
We have unified three resources – EdInstruments, EdWorkingPapers, and EdResearchForAction – to build a stronger, integrated whole. We envision the EdExchange as a thriving “town square” for evidence creation and use. Components of the EdExchange brand such as the functionality, layout, logos, and colors all reflect the convergence of ideas and collaboration. The logo, designed to resemble four roads merging into a town square, symbolizes our commitment to creating the grounds for iterative investigation, the sharing of knowledge across groups and contexts, and collective meaning-making in education.
Navigating the EdExchange
On any EdExchange website, you will find a top navigation bar or “ribbon” with the names of each EdExchange project. This allows for easy transfer between websites. Simply click the name of the project you wish to visit and begin accessing resources.
Recommended resources across the EdExchange
We want to assist you in finding a breadth of resources appropriate for your needs. When you access any resource on any EdExchange website, additional resources will automatically be recommended to you. These recommendations are based on the available resources across the EdExchange that are most closely related to the one you are viewing. Thus, if you choose to view a recommended resource, you may be guided to another project and be introduced to a new form of content.