Eskolta School Research and Design
EducationNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Eskolta School Research and Design is a nonprofit education consultancy based in New York, serving as a bridge between educators, community-based organizations, and school districts to cultivate cultures of compassion, respect, and high expectations within public schools. Its work focuses on creating more equitable learning environments by centering students who have been left behind, with a emphasis on translating insights into organizational change alongside school staff. The organization positions itself within the education sector as a partner that pairs research and design approaches with practical supports for schools and districts seeking meaningful, equity-driven improvements. The group has a history of collaboration with city and district partners, including involvement with initiatives launched in partnership with the New York City Department of Education and expansion to multiple cities over time. Recent developments include the launch of a Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) initiative, which engages current and former alternative transfer school students to identify issues important to them and work with Eskolta staff to inform organizational change. Located in New York with additional office presence in other cities, Eskolta operates with a focus on helping educators and communities create cultures that support all students’ success in public education.