Predictable results don’t happen by chance.
Learning Programs that Thrive
Every educator and policy maker has ideas and knows exactly what will improve their school. That’s the easy part. But does the solution really fit the need of the school? Do the school players have the commitment or readiness to venture forward?
To get it right the first time, Jim Marshall has consulted with K-12 schools and districts, institutions of higher education, and countless K-12-focused non-profits to “build” success into their programs and initiatives right from the start.
K-12 Programs: Example Past Engagements
The Expansion of a Mobile Making Project That Engages Underserved Youth Across California in STEM. (James Marshall, Co-Principal Investigator and Evaluator). National Science Foundation, 2022 – 2027 ($3.0 million).
Improving the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Institution Management System and Enhancing the Quality of Programs Across the Republic of Georgia. (Nany Frey, Principal Investigator; James Marshall, Program Evaluator and Implementation Oversight). The World Bank. 2022-2025 ($4.5 million).
The University Preparation Program Initiative. (James Marshall, Co–Principal Investigator). The Wallace Foundation. 2019–2020 ($580,000).
Principal Preparation and Support. (James Marshall, Program Design/Evaluation Expert). The Stuart Foundation. 2017–2020 ($600,000).
The University Preparation Program Initiative. (James Marshall, Co–Principal Investigator). The Wallace Foundation. 2019 ($810,000).
The University Preparation Program Initiative. (James Marshall, Co–Principal Investigator). The Wallace Foundation. 2018 ($1.9 million).
California Principal Preparation Redesign. James Marshall, Co–Principal Investigator. The Stuart Foundation. 2017–2018 ($60,000).
Sustaining and Expanding Mobile Making in Underserved Communities. (James Marshall, James Marshall, Co-Principal Investigator and Evaluator). National Science Foundation, 2016 – 2021 ($5.0 million).
An Analysis of STEM-related Outcomes Resulting from Challenger Center Space Station Simulation with Grade 5 Students. (James Marshall, Principal Investigator). San Diego Foundation, 2011–2012 ($25,000).
Evaluation of Technology-based STEM Learning Curriculum. (James Marshall, Principal Investigator). Corporation for Public Broadcasting, 2010–2011 ($215,000).
A Quasi-Experimental Study of Climate Change Knowledge. (James Marshall, Principal Investigator). Zoological Society of San Diego, 2010–2011 ($20,000).
American History in the Schools. (Laurie Mosier, Project Director; James Marshall, Evaluator). US Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement—Teaching American History Grant Program, 2009-2013 ($1.9 million).
Ready to Lead in Literacy – Best Practices from 121 Public Television Stations. (James Marshall, Principal Investigator). Corporation for Public Broadcasting, 2009–2010 ($40,000).
Perspectives of the American Experience. (Laurie Mosier, Project Director; James Marshall, Evaluator). US Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement—Teaching American History Grant Program, 2006-present ($1.7 million).
Mathematic Teaching Partnership Pilot Program (MTP3). (Nancy Giberson, Principal Investigator; James Marshall, Evaluator). State of California, 2007-2008 ($1.8 million).
Getting Ready for Algebra. (Nancy Giberson, Principal Investigator; James Marshall, Evaluator). State of California—California Math and Science Project, 2005-2008 ($1.6 million).
American HITS: American History in the Schools. (Laurie Mosier, Project Director; James Marshall, Evaluator). US Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement—Teaching American History Grant Program, 2003-2008 ($1.7 million).
Consortium for Higher Education Exchange in Instructional and Information Technologies (CHEXIT) (Donn Ritchie, Project Director; James Marshall, Evaluator). Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education (FIPSE) Grant, 2002–present ($205,000).
Technology in Literacy Education (Donn Ritchie, Project Director; James Marshall, Evaluator). United States Department of Education, Higher Education Programs, 2000–2004 ($1.5 million).
Grossmont Digital University (Donn Ritchie, Program Coordinator; James Marshall, Evaluator). California State University Chancellor’s Grant, 2001–2002 ($90,000).