named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
AI-Assisted Analysis of Student Work
Collaborative initiative with the School District of Philadelphia and EdLight to use AI tools to identify mathematical misconceptions in grades 6–8 and improve instructional decision-making and learning outcomes.
Facing a Broken System: Addressing Preschool Suspension and Expulsions of Black Children in South Carolina
Research report examining racial disparities in early childhood discipline practices and advocating for policy reforms to address systemic inequities.
IMPACTSTATS 2026 Early Childhood Legislative Agenda
Nonpartisan policy initiative providing data analysis and ROI modeling to reduce administrative burden in SNAP, strengthen early childhood workforce policy, streamline access across family support programs, and advance evidence-based decision-making for early childhood systems.
Opportunities Denied: High Achieving Black and Latino Students Lack Access to Advanced Math
Research report analyzing systemic inequities in access to advanced mathematics coursework for high-achieving Black and Latino students.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 2 activities
- Conducts landscape analyses and comprehensive evaluationsPerforms landscape analyses to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities in education and social policy fields, and delivers full evaluations of programs and policies using mixed methods to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Conducts research and evaluation to improve educational equity and outcomesGenerates data-driven insights through applied research, systems-level evaluation, and return-on-investment modeling focused on educational equity, early childhood outcomes, and instructional improvement. Partners with school districts and organizations to analyze student data and identify systemic inequities in access to advanced education.
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Education Policy Research and Analysis 1 activity
- Conducts policy analysis to inform advocacy and decision-makingProduces evidence-based policy analysis to support advocacy efforts and inform policymakers, with a focus on systemic inequities in education and early childhood systems.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Partners to co-create data-driven solutions with communities and organizationsCollaborates with communities, nonprofits, schools, and public agencies to co-develop research projects and actionable insights that address local challenges and promote inclusive, community-reflective research practices.
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Impact Investing Knowledge & Technology Platforms 1 activity
- Provides strategic consulting and capacity-building in data useOffers strategic consulting and develops customized tools and frameworks to help organizations implement data-driven strategies and improve decision-making capabilities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$150K
Contributions & grants$150K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$54K
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Salaries & benefits$36K
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balance sheet
Total assets$96K
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Net assets$96K
1 years on record · 2023–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Melodie Baker | Executive Director | 40 | $24K |
| Kristian Baker | Project Coordinator | 20 | $13K |
board members · 1
- Derek Baker — Finance Director
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Cambridge Associates Partner — Organization with which a Research Fellow has experience in statistical consulting, indicating a professional connection.
- Dr. Melodie Baker Partner — Founder of ImpactSTATS Inc.
- EdLight Partner — Partner in a research initiative to evaluate AI-assisted analysis of student work for improving math instruction in grades 6–8.
- Just Equations Partner — Organization with which a Research Fellow has experience in statistical consulting, indicating a professional connection.
- Morgan Stanley Partner — Organization with which a Research Fellow has experience in financial modeling, indicating a professional connection.
- School District of Philadelphia Partner — Partner in a research initiative to evaluate AI-assisted analysis of student work for improving math instruction in grades 6–8.
- Snap Government — Conducts policy analysis related to SNAP certification and administrative burden for families.
- nonprofits Partner — Collaborates with nonprofits to transform data into actionable insights
- organizations Partner — Collaborates with organizations to transform data into actionable insights
- schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to transform data into actionable insights
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- AI-Enhanced Instructional Feedback Loopmethodology: AI-assisted_instructional_analysisBy using AI to analyze student work and detect misconceptions in real time, we produce improved learning outcomes because timely, targeted instructional adjustments can be made before gaps widen.
- Data-Driven Decision Making for Equity and Inclusionmethodology: data_and_lived_experience_integrationBy integrating quantitative data with qualitative insights and lived experiences, we produce more equitable and effective educational and policy outcomes because this approach reveals systemic inequities and grounds solutions in community context and evidence.