Educational data, made useful.
We help schools, community colleges, and grant-funded programs make better decisions with better data — through program evaluation, grant writing, data management, and technical assistance.
Four services, one coherent practice
Each service stands on its own — most clients use them together. Every engagement is led by Dr. Janet Johnson and staffed by senior consultants, not handed off to juniors.
Program Evaluation
Rigorous, methodologically sound evaluations for grant-funded educational programs.
Learn moreGrant Writing
Three decades of successful funding from federal, state, and foundation sources.
Learn moreData Management
Custom data systems that make capture easy and reporting instant.
Learn moreTechnical Assistance & Capacity Building
Hands-on support for the complex technical and data problems your team runs into.
Learn moreWhat makes Edstar different
Evidence you can use, not just report
Our evaluations are designed to satisfy funders and help program staff make better decisions — not one or the other.
Tools built for how your program actually runs
Digital intake forms, observation tools, dashboards — real working systems, not PowerPoint mockups.
Rigor with access
Mixed-methods research grounded in statistics and classroom reality. Our work reads clearly to program managers, funders, and boards alike.
A partner across the lifecycle
From grant proposal through evaluation, reporting, and the next proposal — fewer handoffs, more continuity.
Interactive tools you can try
The systems we build for clients are real working software — here are three you can explore right now.
Childcare Enrollment
A digital enrollment form where submissions flow directly into a structured database — replacing hours of paper data entry. Try a sample submission.
STEM / SEL Observation
A research-based small-group observation instrument for STEM classrooms. Document student collaboration, SEL behaviors, and engagement — with structured output for evaluation.
Suggested Data Planner
Pick a student performance level and a goal category — we'll generate a tailored planning document with the specific metrics to track and objectives to write.
Trusted across education
"I've collaborated with Edstar Analytics for nearly a decade — first through NC GEAR UP, now with MS GEAR UP, and on multiple research projects. Their statistical expertise is unmatched, and they bring clarity and rigor to every evaluation. We've published together in peer-reviewed journals and even co-authored a book chapter on data use in education. They're sharp, reliable, and truly collaborative — an asset to any project."
"I've worked with Edstar Analytics for over a decade across multiple roles, and they've been a consistently valuable partner. From helping schools use data to improve dropout prevention, to supporting community initiatives at United Way and now the Boys and Girls Club, they bring deep expertise, clear communication, and real results. They're professional, flexible, and easy to work with — I trust them completely."
"We can't thank EDSTAR enough. They interpreted SAS data about our school and, based on the data, encouraged us to challenge more of our students. We've literally changed the culture of our school! 8th grade math proficiency rose from 66% to 82% after partnering with Edstar."
Let's talk about your program.
Tell us what you're working on. We'll respond within one or two business days.