Rethink Learning
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Learning with a Focus on Equity, Innovation & Exploration

Our mission is to transform teaching and learning by conducting and translating research focused on student thinking. We achieve this through curriculum development and implementation, professional development and coaching, and design-based research.

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Our Work

Transforming Learning

Rethink Learning bridges the gap between what research proves works and what actually happens in classrooms—by partnering with educators to create research-backed solutions that transform teaching and help students see learning opportunities everywhere.

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Rethink Programs

Our Programs

Rethink Learning is the organization behind everything we do — partnering with educators to turn research on student thinking into curriculum development and professional coaching as well as supporting organizations to pursue funding for their transformative programs. That work comes to life through two flagship programs:

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Rethink Learning Labs

Design-based research labs that put student thinking at the center of curriculum development and professional learning.

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Rethink Grants

Funding that helps educators and districts turn research-backed ideas into everyday classroom practice.

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Help learners see learning opportunities everywhere.

Your donation supports research-backed programs that transform teaching in classrooms and communities.

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