About Irvington
Irvington Evaluation Group, led by Laurie Lopez, is comprised of experienced researchers who have collaborated for many years with other entities such as Inverness Research, Phillips & Associates, Redwing Research, and The Ford Family Foundation.
Experts in Education Research & Evaluation
What do you do?
We provide external evaluation for education improvement efforts K-16. We have extensive experience evaluating NSF-funded projects such as IUSE, DRK-12, and S-STEM grants. We have a particular interest in STEM education improvement efforts to increase the likelihood that all students have equal access to STEM learning opportunities.
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Research asks, 'how does it work?'
Evaluation asks, 'how well does it work?'We work as a thinking partner to evaluate results with stakeholders throughout the study -- not just at the end.
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All phases. We can help refine your proposal and develop an external evaluation plan based on over 20+ experience in the field.
Our strongest partners reach out at least one month before their grant proposal deadline.
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IEG's founder, Laurie Lopez, has classroom experience paired with over 20 years in research & evaluation.
Beyond traditional reporting, our partners in the production space provide videos and multimedia materials to enhance your summative evaluation.
Our Mission
Our mission is to champion the power of research and evaluation in transforming education. We aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice by delivering high-quality studies and evaluations that inform effective teaching and learning strategies for diverse educational settings.
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