Making Investing in What Works the "New Normal"
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. We accomplish this goal by: developing “standards of excellence” which highlight the government infrastructure necessary to be able to invest in what works; supporting policymakers committed to investing in what works; and enlisting champions committed to investing in what works.
Federal Policy
Working closely with federal policymakers to improve outcomes for young people, their families and communities
State Policy
Helping state policymakers harness the power of evidence and data to achieve better results for their residents
What Works Cities
Building the capacity of 100 mid-sized U.S. cities to better use data and evidence
Local Government Fellows
Supporting 16 senior city and county government leaders implement advanced evidence-based strategies
Results for All
Expanding the use of data and evidence by governments to improve lives around the world
Moneyball for Government
Encouraging governments at all levels to increase use of data and evidence when investing taxpayer dollars
What Works Nonprofit Fellows
Leading nonprofit chief executives making progress on pressing challenges by embracing what works
Evidence in Education Lab
Helping education leaders build and use evidence of what works in order to improve student outcomes
What Works Media Project
Using the power of storytelling and data-driven solutions to impact policy and change lives
Workforce Policy
Driving federal, state, and local workforce funds toward evidence-based strategies