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K–12 Education Research · British Columbia

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Pramāna

Research . Evaluation . Evidence

Independent research, evaluation, and data intelligence for school districts and the social sector — grounding decisions in evidence, not assumptions or observations.

What we do Why Pramāna

प्रमाण · pramāna · proof · means of knowledge

What we do

Supporting inquiry, evidence, and meaningful change.

Every year school districts, non-profits and organizations in the social sector invest time and resources into programs to support students or adults while wondering about evidence-based approaches and outcomes that make a measurable difference... yet many leaders face the same questions:

→Is this initiative making a difference?
→What should we improve?
→How can we demonstrate impact to our communities?

We will work with you and your organization to help you uncover "what" matters, "why" it matters, "in what context", and "for whom".

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Program Evaluation

Provide evaluation support including frameworks, logic models, data collection plans, and impact reports that meet funder requirements and strengthen real decision-making.

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Survey Development

Design and develop survey instruments — clear, well-written items for respondents, rigorous in analysis, and useful for decision-makers.

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Data Dashboards

Create and maintain dashboards that allows to transform raw data into clear, accessible, and usable visuals for decision-making.

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Research Partnerships

Collaborative research with willing school-districts, organizations, and community partners — contributing towards larger educational policy and advocacy with practical implications.

Key Focus Areas

We can help you understand what is working and why — providing evidence-based solutions across the areas that shape student success. For example:

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Student Achievement

Literacy, Numeracy, or Graduation rates — we understand what moves the needle and why. Presented in language your board and community will understand.

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Equity & Inclusion

Bridging achievement gaps, supporting anti-racism initiatives, and improving outcomes for Indigenous and marginalized students grounded in equity-based evaluation framework.

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Indigenous Student Outcomes

Examine the programs, factors, and supports that Indigenous students need during their schooling and after.

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Well-Being

Measuring and understanding the conditions that students or adults need to thrive — beyond just test scores or a better work-life balance.

Our Team

Jayashri Srinivasan, Ph.D.

Founder

Pramāna Research & Evaluation

I wear many hats —

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Daughter of a retired Indian Air-Force Officer and a school teacher, and a Big Sister

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A proud UCLA Alum — a Bruin all the way!

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Mommy ("amma") to a wonderful boy

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And a loving partner

My love for education, research, evaluation and all things in between has allowed me to venture into many varied projects and I aspire to work towards the changes in the society we live in, driven by evidence, meaningful data and inferences — working towards a meaningful change!

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Why Pramāna

(Pramāna — from Sanskrit: the valid means of acquiring true knowledge)

We work with you,
not just for you.

"Evidence-informed decisions don't happen automatically — they require the right questions, the right data, and someone who can translate both into something your organization can actually act on."

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STEP 01

Understand your context first

Before any analysis, we learn about your specific goals and challenges. Evidence only matters if it's grounded in your reality.

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STEP 02

Ask the right questions

We help you define what you genuinely need to know, not just what's easy to measure. The right questions shape the outcome that follows.

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STEP 03

Rigorous methods, plain language

We use advanced quantitative and/or mixed methods, then translate the findings into clear, actionable insights for your board, community, and your teams.

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STEP 04

Findings that drive decisions

We don't hand you a report and leave. We help you interpret, communicate, and apply what the evidence shows for a lasting change.

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Ready to explore a partnership?

Whether you are district leader(s), nonprofit organizations, funders, or researchers: we would love to hear from you and work with you.

Reach out directly with a brief introduction about your organization, and what you're looking to explore. We'll get back to you promptly.

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