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Sara Pixley, Senior Director, Research and Evaluation

As Head of Research at Great Minds, Sara brings 20+ years of experience in internal, external, and evaluation research, leveraging deep customer insights to shape product development, strategy, and thought leadership. Holding a PhD in Cognitive Science with a focus on the neuroscience of lifespan learning and memory, she has designed and evaluated impactful learning solutions for learners of all ages, from children to corporate leaders, across hundreds of global organizations.

Sara Pixley, Senior Director, Research and Evaluation

Empowering Multilingual Learners in Math: How Eureka Math² Opens Doors

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Unlocking Student Potential: Why Math Catalyst Can Spark Change in Math Classrooms

As a former teacher and administrator, I’ve seen firsthand how challenging it is to meet every learner where they are. I’ve sat beside students who...

Eureka Math²® Drives Math Growth: Impact on Math Achievement at San Tan Heights K–8

This research details the impact that adopting high-quality curriculum has on student proficiency as measured by Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)...

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