We design and facilitate cross-sector initiatives that shape the future of assessment and accountability. Our work convenes diverse leaders across policy, reserach, practice, and philanthropy to clarify complex questions, build shared understanding, and produce produce field-defining frameworks, research agendas, and consensus guidance that influence both policy and practice.

Advance theory and practice of educational assessment and measurement
Develop conceptual frameworks
Communicate with a variety of audiences about technical considerations
Featured Projects
Defining and operationalizing culturally responsive assessment
Developing policy guidance for innovative state assessment systems
Identifying strategies for advancing racial equity in classroom and large scale assessment
Producing models and resources for states that are exploring performance assessment systems
“Working with Dr. Susan Lyons has been incredible! Dr. Lyons is a transformational thought partner with insight and practical strategies to transcend inequitable assessment practices. She understands the historical and current structures of inequity & oppression that have marginalized students, and has the courage to challenge and re-think assessment models that perpetuate these systems.”

