School Readiness
Create strong foundations for early learning.
Research
The Road to Readiness: The Precursors and Practices that Predict School Readiness and Later School Success
A new report outlines key drivers and contributing factors of kindergarten readiness, in addition to the adult behaviors that best support child development.
2019 Research Year in Review
This year, Overdeck Family Foundation funded four new studies and renewed 18 grants totaling $6,140,722 in research funding.
Rigorous Grade-Level Work Or Personalized Learning? Research Shows Closing Student Achievement Gaps Requires Both
While there's agreement that all students can succeed with the right support, there's a lack of consensus about what that support should look.
Our Research Continuum and Mid-Year 2019 Research Update
An overview of our foundation's research continuum and a look at 2019 mid-year progress.
Download: Key Considerations for Research Dissemination
A downloadable resource of key considerations and best practices for research dissemination.
Sample Recruitment Challenges and Best Practices
Here we detail some best practices for recruiting representative samples in education.
2018 Research Year In Review
We supported 22 new research projects in 2018, providing total funding of over $5.6 million.
The Opportunity Myth Study
The Opportunity Myth study found that most students do what they’re asked in school, but are still not ready to succeed.
