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Sara Pixley, Senior Director of Research and Evaluation at Great Minds

As Senior Director of Research and Evaluation at Great Minds, Sara brings 20+ years of experience in internal, external, and evaluation research, leveraging deep customer insights to shape product development, strategy, and thought leadership. Holding a PhD in Cognitive Science with a focus on the neuroscience of lifespan learning and memory, she has designed and evaluated impactful learning solutions for learners of all ages, from children to corporate leaders, across hundreds of global organizations.

Sara Pixley, Senior Director of Research and Evaluation at Great Minds

Socratic Seminars in Science

“Look mom, no hands!” While we know that’s a bit cliché, there is such a thing as a “no hands” classroom discussion. Imagine a conversational...

High-Leverage Teaching Practices that Positively Impact Student Learning

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We know that it can be challenging for educators to find adequate time to thoroughly assess new science programs or, in some cases, to even know how...

What Are Schemas, and How Can They Help Your Students Learn?

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Coherence is a key feature of the Eureka Math2® curriculum. The problem-solving process employed in Grade Levels K–9 is a major part of that...

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