The Research Alliance was founded in 2008 as a research center housed at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. While independent of the New York City Department of Education (DOE), we work with DOE and other stakeholders to identify important questions for research and to provide valid and reliable evidence to help solve problems and build capacity in schools throughout NYC. In addition, the Research Alliance collaborates with researchers at NYU and other universities and organizations across the city and country.

Staff and Collaborators

The Research Alliance team includes researchers with expertise in quantitative and qualitative methods, data management, information technology, and other key skills essential to executing rigorous education research. Our staff stay well informed of key issues in NYC schools and in other urban school districts. We plan and execute research projects and events with researchers from NYU, other universities, and research organizations. While maintaining our independence, the Research Alliance works with the New York City Department of Education (DOE) to identify important research questions and disseminate research findings to help solve problems and build capacity in NYC public schools.  Meet Research Alliance staff and partners >>>

Governance Board

The Governance Board of the Research Alliance for New York City Schools is charged with developing and guiding the mission, goals, and progress of the Research Alliance. The Board may include up to 12 members who serve for staggered three year terms. Currently, the Governance Board consists of 11 members, including the Provost of New York University and the Chancellor of the New York City Public Schools, who both serve as ex officio members. Meet the board members >>>

Funders

The Research Alliance for New York City Schools is enormously grateful to all of its funders for their support. The generosity of these granting institutions has made the vision for this organization possible. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Robertson Foundation provided the initial core funding to launch the Research Alliance. Numerous other grantors have supported the Research Alliance's incubation, development, and individual studies. Learn more about funding organizations >>>