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7 Aug 2025
📢 Exciting news from the Evaluation and Learning Research Center!
🎓 Lindley McDavid is presenting TWO posters at #APA2025 in Denver!
🧪 Science engagement in elementary students
🤝 Supporting Latino youth through connectedness
#Psychology #YouthDevelopment #EducationResearc
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1 Aug 2025
🔍 New from ELRC & SORDI:
Longitudinal research in post-conflict zones demands adaptability, reflection, and robust data strategies.
📖 Read the open-access article: doi.org/10.1332/17579597Y202…
#EducationResearch #Somalia #ELRC #SORDI #LongitudinalStudy
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24 Jul 2025
📣 Indiana teachers! Join us Aug 6 at the Indiana State Fair to explore aquaponics, blue foods & sustainability in the classroom 🌱
✅ Free curriculum
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✅ Demo aquaponics system for participants!
Details 👉 ag.purdue.edu/department/foo…
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14 Jul 2025
🚨 Update!
Our article on ensuring data quality in large-scale development projects is now available via Purdue University’s open-access repository.
📘 Based on our evaluation of an accelerated basic education program in Somalia.
🔗 docs.lib.purdue.edu/somaliae…
#ELRCPurdue #SORDI
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8 Jul 2025
🚨 New Publication!
Our latest article in the American Journal of Evaluation explores how to ensure data quality in large-scale international development projects.
📘 Based on our work evaluating an accelerated basic education program in Somalia.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/109821402513…
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30 Apr 2025
ELRC research informs programs & policies to improve student learning for children & families in conflict zones to help learners catch up on missed education. Support ELRC's mission to create actionable knowledge for the Global South. Donate here: dayofgiving.purdue.edu/organ…
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30 Apr 2025
ELRC & Purdue Vet Med partnership boosts student STEM achievement at local elementary school! We create positive, sustainable impacts through authentic partnerships. Support the ELRC here: dayofgiving.purdue.edu/organ…
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30 Apr 2025
Nicely done Purdue College of Education!
30 Apr 2025
WE'RE THRILLED that we won the #PurdueDayofGiving 9-10AM Faculty/Staff Challenge! Thanks to all #PurdueEDU Faculty & Staff who gave. 👏
Give before midnight to surpass our total number of gifts from last year: dayofgiving.purdue.edu/organ…
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30 Apr 2025
The Evaluation and Learning Research Center (ELRC) team collaborated on 32 funding proposals last year, supporting innovators across Purdue. Your gift helps us continue making education systems more just. dayofgiving.purdue.edu/organ…
#ELRCPurdue #PurdueEdu #PurdueDayofGiving
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29 Apr 2025
🗣️ ALL HAIL our Purdue faculty and staff! 🏫💛 #PurdueDayofGiving is almost here. Help the College of Education WIN $1,500 in BONUS FUNDS by joining our first Hourly Challenge on 4/30. ⏰ 9–10 AM ➡️ Most gifts from faculty/staff = bonus funds.
Every $10 gift helps #BoilermakerEducators rise up to lead the next generation. Let’s beat last year's 401 gifts!
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28 Apr 2025
.#PurdueEDU’s #ELRCPurdue is the PREMIERE hub for evaluation expertise at @LifeAtPurdue. Support the ELRC on #PurdueDayofGIving to continue helping Purdue innovators!
On APRIL 30: Go to dayofgiving.purdue.edu > Search for College of Education > Choose “Other” & Add “ELRC”.
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29 Apr 2025
Our Evaluation & Learning Research Center partners w/ @pucvm in co-leading/designing/evaluating #sciencelearning in our community!
On April 30 #PurdueDayofGiving, support #ELRCPurdue at dayofgiving.purdue.edu/organ… (choose "Other" & add "ELRC”).
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23 Apr 2025
📣 All hail our own#Purdue 📣
Exactly one week from today (April 30) , we’ll be celebrating #PurdueDayofGiving!
Discover how YOU can make a difference for everyone at #PurdueEDU by visiting dayofgiving.purdue.edu!
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6 Jan 2025
Discover how the ELRC is evaluating the impact of the USAID-funded Bar ama Baro (BAB) program in Somalia! Watch now! youtu.be/hhnjdIkCxGs #Education #Somalia #USAID #ELRCPurdue #BABProgram #GlobalImpact
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4 Nov 2024
🌟 ELRC Community Service in Action! 🌟
Our team recently participated in impactful Citizen Science projects. We're proud to use science for the greater good! Join us in making a difference: zooniverse.org/, scistarter.org/, citizenscience.gov/
#GlobalImpact
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24 Oct 2024
Catch up with the ELRC Director, Wilella Burgess and our Somalia research team at #Eval2024 during the panel Session: 'Capacity Sharing as a Mechanism for Amplifying and Empowering Diverse Voices in International Development Evaluation Partnerships'
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15 Oct 2024
Good news! Our work has received over 500 views since publication! Read it here if you are curious on how to have successful partnerships! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… #ViewsMilestone
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Teachers' encouragement and belief in their students' ability to learn independently helps prepare pre-K students for elementary school.
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25 Oct 2021
Kudos to Weiling Li, Lindley McDavid, and Loran Parker !
Li, W., McDavid, L., San Miguel, S., & Parker, L. (2021). Examining Effects of a Multisite Youth Outreach Program: A Meta-analysis Approach.
Journal of Youth Development 16(4), 166-182. doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2021.105…