Our
Mission
Fig Education Lab collaboratively researches, designs, and implements initiatives that improve the lives of students. We believe that the best and most enduring ideas in education come from combining practitioner wisdom, rigorous research and community assets.
What Sets Us Apart
Practical
As former teachers and leaders, we bring a practitioner lens to everything we do.
Integrity-driven
We are a mission-driven organization that upholds honesty, humility, and ethical decision-making.
Asset-based
Starting with strengths that already exist, we develop research-based solutions informed by the experience of young people, families, and practitioners.
Holistic
Policy, resources, and leadership must work together for new programs to take hold. We identify what needs to be in place for lasting systems change.
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Opportunity
All students have the right to a quality education, a caring community, and personal wellbeing. But not everyone has access to these basic needs. We work to ensure that young people are in learning environments that close gaps in academic and career attainment. We help build programs that give students access to the support they need to flourish.
We strive to create opportunity in everything we do. In our research and program design, we adopt a user-centered approach, ensuring that student, teacher, and community voices are part of the process. We produce a variety of final products so communities can use our findings in ways they find meaningful.
Opportunity must start with us. We value all experiences and voices to build inclusive educational environments where all humans can thrive.
Why "fig"?
The fig tree, like our work, is practical and adaptable. Fig trees can be used as food, medicine, and shade, adapting to grow as trees, vines, or shrubs across the globe. They are also symbols of personal transformation and wisdom.
We want to learn with you.