Data Collection
and Analysis
Translating complex information
into clear, actionable insights.


Data You Can Trust.
Evidence That Informs.
Clear data is powerful data. Our team specializes in gathering and analyzing educational data using both quantitative and qualitative methods, turning it into insightful, practical guidance. We work with schools, districts, state agencies, and education organizations to collect the right information, interpret it meaningfully, and use it to drive effective, data-informed decisions.
“We translate complexity into clarity so you can focus on what works for students.”
Director Trudy Cherasaro, PhD
What Clients are Saying
“As a small district and school, [the 5D Data Analysis Process] has been invaluable in helping our staff understand the value that data can have in providing the best learning activities for our students.”
“Looking at data is difficult, and this training made it accessible to everyone.”
“By digging deep into literacy-related data, we were able to identify strengths and weaknesses, set literacy goals, use the analysis outcomes to guide professional development plans, and make literacy coach efforts with teachers more meaningful.”
“[What I found most useful was] creating meaningful representations of data to drive actions within the classroom.”
Data Collection and Analysis Blog Posts
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Marzano Research Every year, a handful of our articles stand out because they strike a chord with leaders and educators. Here are the top 5 Marzano Research posts from 2025 that resonated with our readership, [...]
Strategic plans can look great on paper. But if they aren’t built with the people they’re meant to serve, they’re more likely to miss the mark. At Marzano Research, we’ve seen again and [...]
If you've ever wondered what it would take to make assessment systems more useful and meaningful, start by asking the people who experience them every day. That’s what Smarter Balanced did in its [...]







