A CREATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Where Research, Creativity, and Community Learning Meet
Applied Research & Education Collaborative partners with schools, universities, and community organizations to blend applied research, evaluation, creativity, and educational programming. We help clarify impact, guide growth, and translate data into actionable insights that strengthen programs, learning environments, and the communities they serve.
Creative Research & Community Learning
We combine research, creativity, and community-based programming to design meaningful learning experiences in real-world settings. Through partnerships with schools, universities, and community organizations, we create inclusive, responsive programs grounded in lived experience, artistic expression, and community need.
Our work brings together applied research, program evaluation, creative education, and community-informed inquiry to help organizations understand their impact, strengthen their programs, and document meaningful outcomes.
By blending research and creativity, we create calm, engaging, and accessible learning environments that reduce barriers and support diverse learners. Our goal is to bridge research and practice in ways that turn data into insight, creativity into connection, and community programs into lasting impact.
Research and evaluation services are led by Angela Benveniste, DSW, a psychology professor and applied researcher with a background in research design, program evaluation, and community-based learning initiatives.