New Tech Network

Research and Findings

Evidence. Research. Purpose.

New Tech Network Students Have Strong Academic Preparation

  • NTN students outperform on state exams across multiple states, subject areas, and grade levels
  • NTN students made statistically significant gains in critical thinking
  • NTN students outperform on college entrance exams and workforce readiness assessments
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New Tech Network Builds Adult Capacity and Sustains Adult Shifts Over Time

Bells Elementary School’s Journey of Change: A Beacon of Light on the I-95 (2020) • Adult Learning in the SCLN • QAI Year One / Adult Capacity Building • Deeper Learning Networks: Taking Student-Centered Learning and Equity to Scale

NTN educator professional growth challenges the established “rhythm” of schooling and requires reflection on beliefs, values, identity, and mindsets

Teacher professional learning experiences enabled authentic elementary student learning environments

The NTN approach supports and sustains adult shifts over time and provides consistent high quality virtual and in-person adult learning experiences

Participants experienced consistent positive overall experiences across learning objectives, facilitation, and resources

NTN Professional Development and coaching enables NTN educators to build and reinforce knowledge

Participants highlighted project creation, collaborating with colleagues, facilitator support, and NTN resources as specific benefits

NTN Students are More Engaged in:

  • Innovative technology use in their classrooms
  • Investigations of real-world problems
  • Civic behaviors and skills
  • Communicating to external audiences
  • Peer feedback and collaboration Data analysis
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NTN Middle School Students are More Engaged

Middle school is pivotal in establishing a strong academic pipeline because disengagement from school that leads to dropping out often begins in middle school. Increased student engagement has been demonstrated to increase the likelihood of graduating high school and enrolling in college.

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  • New Tech Network high school students had a graduation rate of 95 percent compared to the national average of 85 percent
  • New Tech Network students persist in college at a rate of 82 percent compared to 74 percent nationally

Research

Read through a database of field-focused evidence and research on the impacts of project-based learning and New Tech Network.

Impact Report

NTN is proud to present the 2025 Impact Report. This endeavor highlights new and updated research, and provides evidence about the NTN Model and PBL.

PBL Research

Read through a database of evidence and research not conducted by NTN focused on project-based learning and it’s effects on teachers and students.

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