THE RESEARCH BEHIND
Challenge Success
Challenge Success started as a research project at the Stanford Graduate School of Education in 2003 and continues to provide educational research insights to the field.
Everything we do is grounded in research, from our survey tools developed by Stanford researchers to the articles we publish and the strategies we share with schools and families. We conduct and review recent research in order to provide the most up-to-date insights for our schools, families, and students.
OUR APPROACH TO EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
We provide K-12 educators and families with trusted information
Our research team analyzes data collected from our school surveys as well as findings from other experts in the fields of education, psychology, and medicine to identify insights and patterns about student well-being, belonging, and engagement with learning.
In order to share these findings and help educators and parents make informed decisions that will enable their students to thrive, we publish books, easy-to-read briefs, and scholarly articles.
PUTTING K-12 EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH INTO ACTION
For Schools
Our SPACE framework for school change is the cornerstone of the work we do with schools. This framework allows us to design an experience for students that supports well-being and engagement with learning.
For Families
Kids of all ages need playtime, downtime, and family time (PDF) every day for healthy development. Explore our research-based tips to help incorporate these protective factors into their daily routines.
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Explore our most groundbreaking K-12 educational research, findings, and insights
Articles
Challenge Success conducts quantitative and qualitative research at school sites and regularly reports our findings in scholarly journals such as Phi Delta Kappan, ASCD, and the American Educational Research Association, and other education outlets. As an affiliate of the Stanford Graduate School of Education, we adhere to the highest standards of ethics in our research. Explore some of our published articles.
How Can Schools Support Gender-Diverse Students’ Well-Being?
A Caring Climate Promotes Belonging & Engagement
Kids Under Pressure
Why Full Engagement Matters
Success With Less Stress
Briefs
Our briefs aim to make research accessible and comprehensible – no Ph.D. required! Each brief summarizes the body of research literature on a topic, and offers practical suggestions on how schools and families can apply the findings.
Quality over Quantity: Elements of Effective Homework
A “Fit” over Rankings: Why College Engagement Matters More Than Selectivity
OUR BOOKS
