Improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and funding of our nation's schools for over 40 years through research and policy analysis

APA has helped policymakers and education leaders in every state understand how to better meet the diverse needs of all students.

Founded in 1983, Augenblick, Palaich and Associates (APA Consulting or APA) is a federally-registered small business that over the past 40 years has served clients in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Clients have included state legislatures, state education agencies, school districts, cities, philanthropic organizations, foundations, non-profits, and community-led organizations. APA is nationally recognized for our expertise in school finance, program evaluation, cost modeling, and other research, including cost-benefit analysis — with a focus on helping policymakers and education leaders support the success of all students they serve.

Why Work with APA?

EXCLUSIVE FOCUS ON EDUCATION

APA focuses exclusively on issues related to early childhood, K-12, and higher education. This gives us a unique ability to help clients clearly understand the implications and impacts of implementing any type of education policy, program or reform.

COLLABORATION & SUPPORT

APA values close collaboration and building personalized relationships with our clients. We seek to serve as thought partners and believe in working together with clients to understand their unique context and tailor our work to best meet their needs.

CLEAR & ACTIONABLE FINDINGS

With a staff that has decades of experience working with policymakers and education leaders, APA specializes in translating rigorous data gathering and analysis into easily understandable findings, reports, and recommendations for broad audiences.

PROVEN RESULTS

Our work has repeatedly led to meaningful change, including developing new state funding formulas to improve the equity and adequacy of school funding, documenting program impacts, and improving the implementation of education programs.

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