Featured on the Teach Smarter Podcast: A conversation about individualization myths, research access, and cutting through EdTech claims How do you separate genuine educational impact from clever marketing? It’s a… Read More »Beyond the Marketing Hype: Making Evidence-Based Decisions in Education
Last month, I had the privilege of presenting at EdMedia 2024 in Barcelona, where I shared two distinct but complementary pieces of research that speak to the evolving landscape of… Read More »Bridging the Innovation-Implementation Gap: Lessons from Barcelona on AI, Evidence, and Educational Change”
Co-authored by Laura Janakiefski, Ph.D. In the education realm, we’re constantly bombarded with new products promising to revolutionize our classrooms and improve student outcomes. While many products can show evidence… Read More »Research-Based Educational Design: Why Learning Science Foundations Matter More Than Trends
In a significant recognition of our work in educational research and product validation, LXD Research has been named a finalist for the prestigious EdTech Digest Awards 2025 in the “Service… Read More »LXD Research Named Finalist for EdTech Digest’s “Service Setting a Trend” Award 2025
We are thrilled to announce that our client, Heggerty, has achieved significant recognition for their foundational skills curriculum, Bridge to Reading. This accomplishment demonstrates how strong research can elevate an… Read More »Heggerty’s Bridge to Reading Achieves Evidence for ESSA Recognition
April 11, 2025 In the rapidly evolving world of educational technology, evidence of effectiveness has become the gold standard for product adoption. Today, we’re proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary… Read More »LXD Research Celebrates One Year of ICEI Partnership: Enhancing EdTech Evidence Validation
We are thrilled to announce that our client, Spalding Education International, has achieved an impressive triple recognition for their comprehensive K-6 literacy program, The Writing Road to Reading. This milestone… Read More »Spalding’s The Writing Road to Reading Achieves Triple Recognition for Evidence-Based Excellence
Four Proven Ways to Improve Your Impact Study Recruitment Strategy Written with Julia Bibko, Ed.M. and Rachel Schechter, Ph.D. Whether you’re planning your first impact study or a veteran researcher,… Read More »Tips for School Research Recruitment
In today’s competitive educational technology landscape, having a strong digital presence isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. At LXD Research, we understand that a robust digital footprint can be the difference between… Read More »Elevating Your EdTech Product’s Digital Presence: The Power of a Comprehensive Digital Footprint
The recent lawsuit filed by Massachusetts families against the state and reading curriculum publishers highlights a critical issue in education: the disconnect between evidence-based reading instruction and actual classroom practice.… Read More »The Reading Crisis Lawsuit: When Evidence-Based Research Takes a Back Seat