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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

Classroom Strategies that Build Confident Student Writers

Classroom Strategies that Build Confident Student Writers

From Evidence to Impact: What Susan Neuman’s Research Teaches Us About Product, Partnership, and What Comes Next

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Wit & Wisdom: Research in Action

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At the start of this school year, Jennifer Miller observed teachers in the Hollister School District deeply engaged in a professional learning...

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As a teacher, you’re probably already providing extra practice problems for your students to complete independently. But did you know that not all...

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