Center for Policy & Research on Student Success

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Umoja Community Education Foundation

Center for Policy and Research on Student Success

Driving the knowledge, evidence, and policy innovation required to help at least 100,000 Black students each year achieve academic excellence and move toward self-actualization.

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"We conduct rigorous research across the full P-20 spectrum, translate findings into actionable policy, and build archives that protect the truth of Black student experiences across generations and across borders."
 
 
 

Rooted in African Worldviews, Building Global Futures

The Center strengthens institutions, illuminates inequities, and creates the tools needed to expand opportunity from local classrooms to global learning environments - including national partnerships and international programs throughout the African Diaspora.

Through culturally grounded research and strategic policy guidance, CPRSS equips systems to elevate students, engage communities, and deliver transformative educational outcomes across the full P-20 spectrum.

100K+ Students Annually
P-20 Full Spectrum
Global Diaspora Reach
Infinite Generations
 
 
 
 
Knowledge and Scholarship

Publications

Featured reports and calls for scholarship

 
Report

Umoja At A Glance

A comprehensive analysis understanding the transformative impact of Umoja's culturally-responsive pedagogy on student outcomes.

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Journal

The Drumbeat

An open call for proposals for an African-centered scholarly journal amplifying research voices across the diaspora.

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Our Framework

Research Focus

Four pillars of evaluation and analysis

Our research integrates qualitative and quantitative methodologies to provide actionable insights for educators, policymakers, and institutional leaders - examining the effectiveness of Umoja programs and initiatives across every dimension.

1

Holistic Student Development

Examining the impacts of whole-student practices on well-being, identity formation, and sustained academic success.

2

Community Building

How communal accountability, Ubuntu philosophy, and culturally grounded practice strengthen educational outcomes.

3

Diaspora Connections

Initiatives that deepen cultural awareness and create diaspora-based contexts for transformative learning experiences.

4

Pedagogical Practices

Implementation and outcomes of culturally responsive curriculum, instruction, and African-centered educational methods.

 
 
 
 
 
Evidence Base

External Research and Reports

Independent evaluations and partner studies

 
 
 
 

Center for Policy and Research on Student Success

cprss@umojacommunity.org

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