We Are Committed to Educator and Student Success

The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk (MCPER) was created in 2008 with a major commitment from the Meadows Foundation. As part of the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin, MCPER has assembled a unique group of experts in mathematics, STEM, reading, writing, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, bilingual education, special education, and early childhood. We support educators with practical knowledge and tools, rooted in high-quality research, to improve outcomes for all students, especially those at risk.

$263M

Funding from grants and foundations to support our work with teachers and students

3.5M

Students reached by MCPER projects

2M

Resource downloads from our website

Our Services and Expertise

MCPER helps educators, researchers, and families enact evidence-based practices that lead to student success. Learn more about our operation by downloading our capability statement.

Our Core Principles

Using and leveraging high-quality research to improve educator and student outcomes
Embracing unique cultural and contextual factors that influence the way students learn
Working collaboratively with educators, families, communities, policymakers, and funders
Implementing practices with fidelity and collecting valid and reliable data
Operating with clear lines of communication that promote a culture of transparency
Disseminating accurate information in a way that promotes positive change

In addition, MCPER follows the university’s Nondiscrimination Policy and the provisions of Title IX. We encourage all employees and affiliates to review UT Austin’s Nondiscrimination Policy and About Title IX page.

Message From Our Executive Director

We are indeed fortunate to have worked with many wonderful schools, administrators, and teachers. They have understood the need to make practices supported by solid research the backbone of their everyday work. To these allies, we say “thank you” for helping us demonstrate that moving research into daily practice can have a significant impact on students’ lives.