Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), MSG conducted a comprehensive mixed-methods study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Science, Engineering, and Education for Sustainability (SEES) initiative in advancing interdisciplinary research and education for global sustainability. MSG designed a multi-part evaluation plan that included a historical review of NSF’s sustainability efforts, comparative analyses of SEES program outcomes, and a network analysis to assess cross-disciplinary collaboration.

MSG developed and facilitated technical assistance (TA) to thousands of stakeholders in state and local educational agencies and institutes of higher education, resulting in tangible outcomes for English learner support and academic achievement. MSG organized and facilitated TA including webinars, 24-hour help desks, podcasts, and meetings. We drafted research-based resources such as Congressional reports, fact sheets, infographics, mobile apps, playbooks, practice briefs, and toolkits. MSG maintained the NCELA website and the Knowledge Management System (KMS) through which 123 of the U.S.

MSG leads the National Charter School Resource Center (NCSRC), transforming it into a national hub for training, technical assistance (TA), and resources that support over 180 active grantees across six Charter School Program (CSP) streams. We provide individualized TA to more than 200 grantees and authorizers, helping them meet grant requirements, strengthen charter school quality, and elevate student outcomes.

MSG worked with the U.S. Department of Education and state education agencies (SEAs) to increase parental and family engagement activities for students across the U.S. MSG conducted a needs assessment/gap analysis through interviews and a literature review and then engaged 10 regional technical assistance providers to work with grantees nationwide. MSG developed and delivered over 100 regional Communities of Practice webinars to grantees all over the U.S. To meet the individual needs of SEAs and programs, MSG also developed an internal electronic resources database.

MSG worked closely with National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) to design, develop, and implement seven common and 22 dataset-specific training modules on the topics of acquisition, analysis, interpretation, dissemination, and reporting of statistical data reflecting the condition and progress of education at all levels in the U.S. and on educational activities and student achievement compared with foreign nations. MSG also conducted a thorough review of the Distance Learning Dataset Training system and individual training modules and implemented comprehensive enhancements.

The Credit Enhancement Technical Assistance contract supports the U.S. Department of Education’s  Charter School Programs (CSP), located within the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), in managing its Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities (Credit Enhancement or CE) program.

MSG collected data and performed site visits across New York-based 21st CCLC programs and evaluated program participants’ academic and behavioral outcomes. Using best practices in program evaluation, MSG assessed the effectiveness of the regional Resource Centers in supporting the 21st CCLC program implementation. Following the evaluation procedures, MSG produced reports summarizing their findings and generated a Professional Development protocol based on the evaluation results.