Make Confident, Data-Driven Decisions for Your Students
Get unbiased, rapid-cycle impact evaluations of your educational programs and software, so you can clearly justify spending, prove impact, and achieve better student outcomes – all with minimal effort from your team.
The Problem You're Facing
You’re a district leader committed to student success, but you face immense pressure to ensure every resource delivers real impact.
The Challenge of Proof
How can you truly prove the impact of your current educational programs and software, especially when budgets are tight and accountability is paramount?
Time & Resources are Scarce
You have a wealth of district data, but finding the time and internal resources to conduct rigorous evaluations to inform your decisions is nearly impossible.
Justifying Spending
It's hard to justify significant investments in software and services without clear, objective data showing their effectiveness.
Identifying What Works
Without unbiased insights, it's difficult to pinpoint which programs are truly working for your students and which need adjustment or discontinuation.
This can leave you feeling uncertain, struggling to defend your budget, and worried you might not be prioritizing students and outcomes as effectively as possible.
Your Clear Guide to Impact
At Parsimony, we understand the pressures you face to make every dollar count and demonstrate tangible results for your students. That’s why we created MomentMN Snapshot Reports: rapid-cycle, quantitative impact evaluations designed specifically for large public school districts like yours.
Founded by Dr. Amanuel Medhanie, who recognized the difficulty districts faced in measuring the impact of the interventions, programs, and digital tools students use, Parsimony simplifies the process of showing objective impact on students using your existing data. We are your trusted, independent partner, providing the clear evidence you need to lead with confidence.
The 3-Step MomentMN Plan
We make getting the data you need simple and low-burden. Here’s how MomentMN works:
Step 1
We Gather Your Data
Parsimony securely collects existing student data from your district with minimal burden to your staff.
Step 2
Vendors Fund the Evaluation
We ask vendors and service providers to participate and fund the evaluations for your district. This unique model creates accountability for vendors and saves your district resources.
Step 3
Receive Your Actionable Evidence
You receive an easy-to-understand Snapshot Report with a video interpretation, providing clear, unbiased insights into your programs’ effectiveness, delivered in time for your budgeting decisions.
We offer a free sample Snapshot Report to demonstrate our value without commitment.
Ready to Make Smarter Resource Decisions?
Don't let uncertainty dictate your budget or program effectiveness. Take the first step toward clear, data-driven leadership.
Without clear, independent impact data, you risk:
Continuing to invest in programs that may not be delivering the best results for your students.
Struggling to justify your budget requests and demonstrate accountability to your superintendent, school board, and community.
Missing opportunities to reallocate resources to truly effective programs due to a lack of evidence.
Your team remaining overwhelmed by data, with no easy way to extract actionable insights.
Imagine a future where you can:
Make Confident Decisions
Have objective, unbiased data to confidently inform curriculum choices, renewal decisions, and resource allocation.
Prove Your Impact
Easily demonstrate the effectiveness and return on investment of your adopted tools, providing concrete data to justify spending.
Optimize Student Outcomes
Identify exactly which programs are working best and for whom, allowing you to strategically adjust and focus on what truly improves student learning.
Lead with Ease
Benefit from a straightforward, minimal-burden process that frees up your team’s time and provides clear insights when you need them most.
MomentMN Snapshot Reports empower you to lead with data, optimize your investments, and confidently drive positive student outcomes.
Districts We’ve Worked With Include
Our 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.