We Help Educational Nonprofits
Easily see the value your services add to students,
using data that already exists.
Your Nonprofit Gets
Evidence of the impact of your services, that is:
Rigorous
Independent
Timely
How it Works
Step 1
We Gather Data
You tell us which specific students you worked with and what you did for them
Step 2
We Analyze The Data
Using information from you and the districts you work with, we conduct rigorous analyses
Step 3
You and Your District Get Evidence
We provide the evidence to your organization and the districts
Districts We’ve Worked With Include
The History
Meet Dr. Amanuel Medhanie
After getting his Ph.D. in Quantitative Methods in Education, Dr. Amanuel Medhanie worked in the Research and Evaluation department of Minneapolis Public Schools. Even with the wealth of data, the district demands made it difficult to find time to answer questions about which efforts were actually improving student outcomes.
Passionate about bringing valuable insights to people who help students, Amanuel founded his company, Parsimony. He regularly helped school districts, educational nonprofits and for-profit organizations use district data to measure the impact of products and services on students. But he found the process was clunky, time consuming, and expensive. So he set out to make it easier to show impact on students by using data that already exists.
The Scientific Advisory Board
Dr. Angie Eilers
Dr. Angie Eilers is an educational researcher with a proven track record of translating academic research into real-world solutions. Her passion for equitable access to education led to the founding of UR Turn, an innovative venture supported by the National Science Foundation and AT&T. This initiative aims to break down barriers to college and career access for all students. Dr. Eilers' deep understanding of educational research, coupled with her entrepreneurial spirit, makes her an invaluable asset to Parsimony.
Dr. Christopher Desjardins
Dr. Christopher Desjardins is an educational researcher with over a decade of experience in data analysis, using tools like R, Python, SQL, and Tableau. As a former assistant professor of Statistics at Saint Michael’s College, he brings a strong academic background and research experience. His expertise in statistics and research methods makes him an ideal advisor to Parsimony.
Dr. David Parker
Dr. David Parker is a leader in educational research and development. His expertise in research design, program evaluation, and data management has contributed to the success of numerous educational initiatives. Dr. Parker’s work focuses on improving student outcomes, particularly in reading and math. He has a strong track record of securing grant funding and publishing research in top-tier journals. His wealth of experience in translating research into practice enables him to advise Parsimony on ways to help clients be strategic about using research to ensure the longevity and success of their programs.
Dr. Eric Vanden Berk
Dr. Eric Vanden Berk is an experienced educational researcher and data scientist with over a decade of experience in evaluating and improving educational programs for school districts. His deep knowledge of educational data infrastructure, psychometrics, evaluation, and challenges faced by school districts, enables him to provide valuable insights into how Parsimony can address district needs without being a burden. He has a proven ability to engage with district leaders and educators to foster a culture of evidence-based decision-making.