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EDUC 3001: Research Guide

This guide is designed as a component of EDUC 3001: Fundamentals of Research in the University of Pittsburgh's Online Doctor of Education (EdD) program.

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What is Improvement Science?

Improvement Science is the application of small, measurable, and individualized changes to address specific issues in an educational setting and help uncover the root cause of problems. 

Explore the resources below to learn more about Improvement Science or use case studies to learn from real world examples.



Produced by the Institute of Education Sciences, this video profiles three Baltimore high schools that implemented Improvement Science in their buildings.