LXD Research
LXD Research is the educational research and evidence division of Charles River Media, helping education companies build, validate, and communicate the impact of their products and services.
Led by a team of researchers, learning scientists, and former educators, LXD conducts ESSA-aligned studies, efficacy research, and evidence-building initiatives that help organizations earn trust, strengthen adoption, and demonstrate measurable outcomes.
Research, Validation, and ESSA Evidence for Education Companies
Educational products succeed when educators trust them.
LXD Research helps education companies build, validate, and communicate the evidence behind their products. From foundational research documentation and logic models to rigorous ESSA-aligned efficacy studies, we provide the research services that help organizations strengthen credibility, support sales efforts, and meet state funding requirements.
As a division of Charles River Media, LXD Research combines academic rigor with practical business insight, helping organizations transform research into a strategic asset that supports growth and adoption.
Research that informs. Evidence that validates. Results that matter.
Why Research Matters
Today’s educators, district leaders, and procurement teams expect evidence before adopting new products and services. State funding programs increasingly require documented proof of effectiveness, while schools want confidence that solutions will deliver meaningful outcomes for learners.
LXD Research helps organizations:
- Establish research-based credibility
- Meet ESSA evidence requirements
- Strengthen grant and funding applications
- Support procurement and sales conversations
- Generate actionable product insights
- Demonstrate measurable impact on learning
Our team works with EdTech companies, publishers, curriculum providers, professional learning organizations, and educational service providers across the United States.
Our Services
ESSA Evidence & Research Documentation
Build a strong research foundation with professionally developed:
- Logic Models
- Research Summaries
- Literature Reviews
- Evidence Documentation
- ESSA Level IV Validation Materials
These services help organizations establish a research-backed product story and provide the documentation often required for state funding eligibility and district procurement reviews.
Efficacy & Impact Studies
Demonstrate the real-world effectiveness of your product through rigorous research studies designed to measure learning outcomes and implementation success.
Research options include:
- ESSA-Aligned Studies
- Quasi-Experimental Designs
- Randomized Controlled Trials
- Before-and-After Impact Studies
- Comparative Effectiveness Studies
- Longitudinal Research
Our team works closely with schools and districts to collect, analyze, and communicate meaningful results that educators and reviewers trust.
Research Strategy & Consulting
Research should support your business goals.
We help organizations create evidence roadmaps that align research investments with product maturity, sales objectives, funding opportunities, and long-term growth strategies.
Services include:
- Research Planning
- Evidence Roadmaps
- ESSA Readiness Assessments
- Certification Guidance
- Research Communication Strategy
- Product Validation Consulting
Surveys, Interviews & Focus Groups
Gain deeper insight into how educators, administrators, and learners interact with your product.
We design and facilitate:
- Educator Surveys
- Administrator Interviews
- Focus Groups
- Implementation Studies
- User Experience Research
- Needs Assessments
These studies provide valuable qualitative insights that help improve product design, implementation, and adoption.
Digital Footprint & Evidence Visibility
Having research is only part of the equation. Stakeholders also need to find it.
LXD Research helps organizations increase the visibility of their evidence through strategic documentation, platform submissions, certifications, and research communication.
Our team helps ensure your research is accurately represented across major industry platforms where educators, districts, and decision-makers evaluate solutions.
Proven Experience
LXD Research has supported numerous education companies with evidence-building initiatives, ESSA validation efforts, and impact studies. The organization has become widely recognized for helping educational products establish research-backed credibility and communicate evidence in ways that are meaningful to educators and decision-makers.
Our work has helped organizations:
- Build ESSA evidence pathways
- Strengthen funding eligibility
- Validate product effectiveness
- Improve educator confidence
- Support product adoption and growth
Why Work With LXD Research?
Research Expertise
Experienced researchers who understand both educational research and the realities of product development.
Practical Approach
Research designed to support real business goals, not simply produce reports.
Clear Communication
Findings translated into educator-friendly and stakeholder-friendly deliverables.
Flexible Engagements
Services that scale from foundational documentation to multi-year efficacy studies.
Strategic Partnership
A collaborative approach focused on helping organizations strengthen evidence and increase impact.
Ready to Strengthen Your Evidence?
Whether you’re building your first ESSA documentation package or preparing for a large-scale efficacy study, LXD Research can help you develop the evidence needed to support growth, credibility, and educational impact.
Let’s discuss your research goals and create a pathway that fits your timeline, budget, and objectives.
Contact LXD Research
Schedule a consultation to learn how research can strengthen your product, support adoption, and demonstrate meaningful outcomes.