LXD Research bridges the gap between product innovation and student impact.
With deep experience in evaluation, we work alongside edtech providers and learning institutions to generate actionable insights and ESSA-aligned evidence—helping educator-leaders make informed decisions that serve all learners.
Our Approach
We work as your partner.
Whether you’re a district leader evaluating a program or an edtech team building your evidence base, we act as collaborative partners—not just consultants for hire.
Our studies are:
- Shared through visual summaries, executive briefings, and academic reports
- Co-designed with practitioners and researchers
- Reviewed and published through open-access platforms like ResearchGate.net and ERIC, as well as vadliated by nonprofits including Evidence for ESSA and EduEvidence
- Approved by state departments of education
Evidence and accountability matters.
We know what’s at stake. Educators and students rely on tools that support learning, not distract from it. But with so many new products entering classrooms, decision-makers need trusted research to guide adoption.
That’s where we come in.
LXD Research designs and conducts studies that:
* Meet ESSA evidence standards and state-level guidelines
* Surface real-world impact on teaching and learning
* Provide clear, nuanced insights to strengthen implementation
* Respect the time, goals, and values of educators and students
Share your successes with credibility.
LXD Research highlights the rigor and quality of the studies conducted through clear, visual report summaries, slide presentations, and academic-style reporting.
District leaders express the benefit of partnering with us, “Thank you for all your hard work and support in helping us navigate our district’s reading data–it has been a valuable learning experience for all of us.”
Paul Chase
Director of Efficacy Research
Sofia Jimenez
Lead Researcher
Sciences
Colin Ackerman
Lead Researcher
Laura Janakiefski
Lead Researcher
Michaela Gulemetova
Lead Researcher
We’ve got a lot of resources.
Our YouTube videos break down the requirements into digestible one-minute videos to help your teams and educators navigate the complex implementation of federal guidance. Also, check out our Articles for Educators for explanations and answers to common questions we hear from the field.
Read through our ESSA-certified studies.
meeting clients’ needs
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It
“LXD Research has provided us invaluable consultation surrounding research strategy, guiding the development of evidence-informed digital products, and communicating our evidence base to educators. Their team also partnered with districts to conduct rigorous ESSA studies that secured our products on coveted state lists. Their key insights and compelling data stories help build momentum in marketing and sales, as well as inform product development. We plan to continue to collaborate with LXD Research now and in the future.”
Dr. Schechter and her team have been incredible partners in supporting our product teams in elevating research-based practices. Additionally, LXD conducted a rigorous study on our products, strengthening our evidence base and resulting in increased student achievement and customer confidence. LXD has strengthened our ability to effectively impact student learning! Such a valuable partnership!
The EdVestors partnered with LXD Research on a research and dissemination initiative focused on academic family engagement. They came with ideas and a spirit of collaboration to design a product that would have the greatest possible impact. They clearly communicated progress and next steps and were sensitive to the needs of our school partners during an incredibly challenging year.
Rachel was a great research partner! Not only does she understand research methodologies and best practices, but she was uniquely able to support me as an internal researcher at a start-up with some third-party research. The project did not break the bank and provided valuable and most importantly, actionable, insights for me to translate to our team. Rachel is also a great communicator, flexible, and very responsive!
I had the pleasure of working with Rachel on two separate market research projects for Scholastic’s Education Solutions. She was knowledgeable, focused, and highly responsive. All materials were delivered in a timely manner, and the quality of work was exemplary. I look forward to our next collaboration.
Rachel served as a subject matter expert for ISTE’s Course of Mind project, helping us craft criteria – grounded in the learning sciences – for evaluating the quality of edtech products. Her multi-faceted background really was an asset, as she demonstrated a wonderful ability for balancing the practical needs of edtech decision-makers with what we know about learning sciences research.
After a recent guest lecture that Dr. Schechter delivered to my graduate students in the Early Childhood Technology program, students couldn’t stop talking about how inspiring they found her presentation on learning analytics research at Lexia. Her knowledge of research methods and evidence-based practice was so impressive, and they especially valued her understanding that in education, every minute counts.
Let’s talk through your ideas.
We believe that high-quality research strengthens the entire ecosystem—from product teams to classrooms.
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LXD Research at Charles River Media 73 TV Place, Needham Heights, MA 02494
Call us at +1 (617) 862-9212