This indefinite delivery contract, awarded by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of Education, is intended to assist IES in conducting rigorous evaluations of programs and strategies designed to improve student outcomes in low-performing schools nationwide. The prime contractor, Mdrc, is a nonprofit research organization with extensive experience providing research, evaluation, and technical assistance services to federal agencies in the areas of education, employment, and social welfare.
Under this $100 million multiple-award contract, Mdrc has been issued several delivery orders to date, totaling over $12 million, to execute specific research and evaluation activities. These include an impact study of strategies to accelerate math learning through digital tools, as well as broader evaluations of programs and interventions aimed at improving achievement in underperforming schools. Mdrc is collaborating with several subcontractors, including Public Strategies, Inc., RAND Corporation, Curriculum Associates, and others, to leverage their subject matter expertise and capabilities. This work is being performed primarily in Washington, D.C. and is funded through IES, which focuses on generating evidence to enhance educational policies and practices that support student success.
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