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Transforming How Government Works

Results for America is helping decision-makers at all levels of government harness the power of evidence and data to solve our world’s greatest challenges. Our mission is to make investing in what works the “new normal,” so that when government policymakers make decisions, they start by seeking the best evidence and data available, then use what they find to get better results.

What Works Cities

Helping cities improve residents’ lives by using data and evidence to tackle urgent local challenges.
State

Helping governors and other state government leaders increase their use of evidence and data, and invest in what works.
Federal

Working with federal leaders to increase their use of evidence and data in budget, policy, and management decisions.

Opportunity Accelerator

Helping governments advance economic mobility and reduce racial disparities in their communities.
Local Infrastructure Hub

Empowering city leaders to access federal infrastructure dollars and drive local progress.
Solutions

Supporting policymakers with the tools and training to identify, implement and scale evidence-based solutions.

Good Jobs and Equity Project

Supporting state and local governments to improve job quality and increase workforce equity.
Evidence in Workforce

Helping government leaders invest in evidence-based strategies that help more workers succeed.
Evidence in Education

Helping states, school districts and schools build and use evidence to improve outcomes for students.

EdResearch for Action

Helping education leaders implement evidence-based strategies for improving schools.
Moneyball for Government

Encouraging governments at all levels to increase use of data and evidence.
LEVER

Building local and state governments' capacity to evaluate federal investments.

Healing Through Policy

Supporting local and state governments to create pathways to racial justice.
What Works Media Project

Harnessing the power of storytelling to promote evidence-based policymaking and advance economic mobility.
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