{"id":11099,"date":"2025-12-17T17:33:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T22:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imaginelearning.com\/?page_id=11099"},"modified":"2026-01-13T16:27:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T21:27:13","slug":"traverse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.imaginelearning.com\/research-partner\/traverse\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Partner Traverse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<header class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-has-bottom-separator stk-block stk-225a831 stk-block-background il-reusable-block header-secondary mb-0 px-3 px-md-5 py-6 pt-lg-8 stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"225a831\"><style>.stk-225a831{background-color:linear-gradient(326deg,rgb(71,46,193) 0%,rgb(6,116,245) 100%) !important;background-position:top right !important;background-repeat:no-repeat !important;background-size:contain !important;overflow:hidden !important}.stk-225a831:before{mix-blend-mode:normal 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stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-990a884-inner-blocks\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center h1 mb-4 has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-advance-student-success-through-research-driven-social-studies\"><strong>Advance Student Success Through Research-Driven Social Studies<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center h3 mb-5 has-white-color has-text-color\" data-block-type=\"core\">Join a national study and see how Traverse<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> strengthens social studies instruction and supports civic engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-59b99d7\" data-block-id=\"59b99d7\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-aecc803\" data-block-id=\"aecc803\"><style>.stk-aecc803{transition-duration:0.2s 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stk-column stk-block stk-baf6ab2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"baf6ab2\"><style>.stk-baf6ab2{align-self:center !important}.stk-baf6ab2-container{max-width:1344px !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-baf6ab2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-baf6ab2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-f127013 pb-6\" data-block-id=\"f127013\"><style>.stk-f127013 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important}<\/style><figure><a class=\"stk-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginelearning.com\/products\/traverse\/\"><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-5352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IL-TRV-full-mark-k.svg\" width=\"150\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Traverse\"\/><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-what-nbsp-is-nbsp-traverse\"><strong><strong>What&nbsp;Is&nbsp;Traverse?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-fdef9e5 il-reusable-block content-block-inspired-card px-3 px-md-5 py-6 py-lg-8\" data-block-id=\"fdef9e5\"><style>.stk-fdef9e5{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}.stk-fdef9e5 > .stk-separator__bottom svg{fill:#9eecb9 !important;filter:none !important}.stk-fdef9e5 > .stk-separator__bottom .stk-separator__wrapper{transform:scaleX(1.8) !important;height:103px !important}.stk-fdef9e5-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-fdef9e5-column\">\n<div 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stk-5d03586-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-97777a9\" data-block-id=\"97777a9\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-5340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/traverse-landing-page_benefit-3.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" alt=\"Traverse curriculum on screens.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imaginelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/traverse-landing-page_benefit-3.png 600w, https:\/\/www.imaginelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/traverse-landing-page_benefit-3-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4d16324 copy-container\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4d16324\"><style>.stk-4d16324-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}.stk-4d16324-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important}@media screen and (min-width:992px){.stk-4d16324{flex:1 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4d16324-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4d16324-inner-blocks\">\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginelearning.com\/why-choose-high-quality-instructional-materials\/\">Traverse<\/a>&nbsp;is a comprehensive social studies curriculum for&nbsp;grades 6\u201312 that delivers robust content in history, economics, geography, and government, all in a flexible framework<strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong>Built around the principles of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginelearning.com\/why-choose-high-quality-instructional-materials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)<\/a>,&nbsp;Traverse ensures coherence, rigor, and accessibility while supporting inquiry-based learning that prepares students for civic engagement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-269de82 il-reusable-block content-block-inspired-card px-3 px-md-5 py-6\" data-block-id=\"269de82\"><style>.stk-269de82{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}.stk-269de82 > .stk-separator__bottom svg{fill:#FFFFFF !important;filter:none !important}.stk-269de82 > .stk-separator__bottom .stk-separator__wrapper{transform:scaleX(1.8) !important;height:103px !important}.stk-269de82-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-269de82-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-25db35b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"25db35b\"><style>.stk-25db35b-container{max-width:1344px !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-25db35b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-25db35b-inner-blocks\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-why-nbsp-partner-with-imagine-learning-for-this-research-nbsp\"><strong><strong>Why&nbsp;Partner with Imagine Learning for This Research<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Imagine&nbsp;Learning invites school districts to&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in a national study evaluating the impact of&nbsp;Traverse on student social studies achievement. The findings will help your district&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;and schools nationwide&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;make data-driven decisions that improve student outcomes. As a research partner, your district will receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c5a91f5 mt-5 mt-lg-6\" data-block-id=\"c5a91f5\"><style>.stk-c5a91f5-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:24px !important;row-gap:24px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c5a91f5-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4369fca stk-block-background stk-entrance p-4 rounded shadow\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4369fca\"><style>.stk-4369fca{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;--entrance-transform:translateY(96px) !important;--entrance-delay:0.1s !important;--entrance-duration:0.75s !important}.stk-4369fca:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4369fca-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4369fca-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-77f34e5 mb-3\" data-block-id=\"77f34e5\"><style>.stk-77f34e5 .stk-img-wrapper{height:55px !important}.stk-77f34e5 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-8928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IL-icon-monitor_P3.svg\" width=\"150\" height=\"55\" alt=\"star\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center h4 mb-3\" id=\"h-access-to-traverse-for-selected-classrooms\">Access to Traverse for selected classrooms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-block-type=\"core\">Half of participating classrooms will implement Traverse for social studies instruction. The remaining classrooms continue with their school\u2019s current instructional approach.*<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-58852d7 stk-block-background stk-entrance p-4 rounded shadow\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"58852d7\"><style>.stk-58852d7{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;--entrance-transform:translateY(96px) !important;--entrance-delay:0.2s !important;--entrance-duration:0.75s !important}.stk-58852d7:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-58852d7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-58852d7-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-8d041c6 mb-3\" data-block-id=\"8d041c6\"><style>.stk-8d041c6 .stk-img-wrapper{height:55px !important}.stk-8d041c6 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-8929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imaginelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IL-icon-PD_P3.svg\" width=\"150\" height=\"55\" alt=\"star\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center h4 mb-3\" id=\"h-actionable-data-and-insights\"><strong>Actionable data and insights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-block-type=\"core\">Receive detailed reports comparing outcomes for Traverse and non-Traverse students, giving your team powerful evidence to guide future instructional decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0483252 stk-block-background stk-entrance p-4 rounded shadow\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0483252\"><style>.stk-0483252{background-color:#FFFFFF 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has-text-align-center h4 mb-3\" id=\"h-a-national-impact\">A national impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-block-type=\"core\">Contribute to research with the potential to transform education nationwide and support best practices in social studies instruction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mt-6 text-size-sm\" data-block-type=\"core\">*After the study concludes, access to Traverse may be expanded to additional classrooms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-has-top-separator stk-has-bottom-separator stk-block stk-0417ce0 stk-block-background il-reusable-block px-3 px-md-5 py-0 stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"0417ce0\"><style>.stk-0417ce0{background-color:linear-gradient(155deg,rgb(233,238,255) 0%,rgb(204,243,255) 100%) !important;background-attachment:fixed !important;background-size:auto !important;margin-top:0px 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data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"beeded5\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-beeded5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-beeded5-inner-blocks\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mb-4\" id=\"h-what-participation-looks-like\"><strong><strong>What Participation Looks Like<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-3669ab6 stk-entrance mb-4 mb-lg-6\" data-block-id=\"3669ab6\"><style>.stk-3669ab6{--entrance-transform:translateX(-100px) !important}.stk-3669ab6-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:0px !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-3669ab6-column{row-gap:24px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-3669ab6-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-38200bf stk-block-background rounded-start shadow\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"38200bf\"><style>.stk-38200bf{background-color:#2a99ff !important;align-items:center !important;display:flex !important}.stk-38200bf:before{background-color:#2a99ff !important}@media screen and (min-width:992px){.stk-38200bf{flex:1 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}@media screen and (max-width:991px){.stk-38200bf{align-items:flex-start !important;display:flex !important;flex:0 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-38200bf-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-38200bf-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center h1 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bcb38562684610853b7be5d82173f947\" data-block-type=\"core\">1<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-31d518c stk-block-background rounded-end shadow\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"31d518c\"><style>.stk-31d518c-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}.stk-31d518c{background-color:#FFFFFF !important}.stk-31d518c:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important}@media screen and (min-width:992px){.stk-31d518c{flex:1 1 calc(85% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}@media screen and (max-width:991px){.stk-31d518c{flex:0 1 calc(80% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-31d518c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-31d518c-inner-blocks\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-select-classrooms-to-implement-traverse\"><strong><strong>Select classrooms to implement Traverse<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">About half of eligible participating classrooms use Traverse for social studies instruction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Classroom selection may occur through random assignment or intentional selection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Classrooms not using Traverse continue with their school\u2019s prior social studies curriculum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-781654a stk-entrance mb-4 mb-lg-6\" data-block-id=\"781654a\"><style>.stk-781654a{--entrance-transform:translateX(-100px) !important;--entrance-delay:0.2s !important}.stk-781654a-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:0px !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-781654a-column{row-gap:24px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content 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wp-elements-5a2d13243b35c29fffbe9f9908a6495b\" data-block-type=\"core\">2<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e14ee6f stk-block-background rounded-end shadow\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e14ee6f\"><style>.stk-e14ee6f-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}.stk-e14ee6f{background-color:#FFFFFF !important}.stk-e14ee6f:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important}@media screen and (min-width:992px){.stk-e14ee6f{flex:1 1 calc(85% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}@media screen and (max-width:991px){.stk-e14ee6f{flex:0 1 calc(80% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e14ee6f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e14ee6f-inner-blocks\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-students-use-traverse\"><strong>Students use Traverse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Students complete all assigned units and lessons (including vocabulary previews, skill lessons, and chapter inquiries) within the course period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Students engage with supplemental print or digital resources (e.g., Source and Skill Companion, Take Action prompts, inquiry tasks) to deepen understanding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Participate fully in formative and summative assessments, including end-of-unit and end-of-course projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a1a0068 stk-entrance\" data-block-id=\"a1a0068\"><style>.stk-a1a0068{--entrance-transform:translateX(-100px) !important;--entrance-delay:0.4s !important}.stk-a1a0068-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:0px !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-a1a0068-column{row-gap:24px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a1a0068-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-36de02a stk-block-background rounded-start shadow\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"36de02a\"><style>.stk-36de02a{background-color:#2a99ff !important;align-items:center !important;display:flex !important}.stk-36de02a:before{background-color:#2a99ff !important}@media screen and (min-width:992px){.stk-36de02a{flex:1 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}@media screen and (max-width:991px){.stk-36de02a{align-items:flex-start !important;display:flex !important;flex:0 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-36de02a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-36de02a-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center h1 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3441027c648f0b956b2c1897b854d783\" data-block-type=\"core\">3<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-12e45a7 stk-block-background rounded-end shadow\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"12e45a7\"><style>.stk-12e45a7-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}.stk-12e45a7{background-color:#FFFFFF !important}.stk-12e45a7:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important}@media screen and (min-width:992px){.stk-12e45a7{flex:1 1 calc(85% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}@media screen and (max-width:991px){.stk-12e45a7{flex:0 1 calc(80% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-12e45a7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-12e45a7-inner-blocks\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-administer-an-appropriate-social-studies-assessment\"><strong>Administer an appropriate social studies assessment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Districts or schools administer an appropriate social studies assessment in the spring of the 2026\u201327 school year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">Districts may use any standardized assessment of U.S. History or Civics, such as a summative end-of-course exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\">All participating students \u2014 both Traverse and non-Traverse \u2014 complete the same assessments as part of their normal school testing process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"stk-separator stk-separator__bottom\"><div class=\"stk-separator__wrapper\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1600 200\" class=\"stk-separator__layer-1\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path class=\"wave-1_svg__st2\" d=\"M1341.4 48.9c-182.4 0-254.2 80.4-429.4 80.4-117.8 0-209.7-67.5-393.5-67.5-142.2 0-212.6 38.8-324.6 38.8S-10 64.7-10 64.7V210h1620V102c-110.6-40.2-181-53.1-268.6-53.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1600 200\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" class=\"stk-separator__layer-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M1476.4 15.9c-146.5 0-146.5 64.6-285.8 64.6-119.2 0-106.3-53.1-271.4-53.1-93.4 0-125 41.6-231.3 41.6-93.3 0-114.9-43.1-248.4-43.1S183.8 129.3 96.2 129.3H-10V206h1620V37.4s-43.1-21.5-133.6-21.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-21c3aa8 il-reusable-block grid-features-3-up px-3 px-md-5 pt-6 pt-lg-8\" data-block-id=\"21c3aa8\"><style>.stk-21c3aa8{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-21c3aa8-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e52ff8a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e52ff8a\"><style>.stk-e52ff8a-container{max-width:1344px !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e52ff8a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e52ff8a-inner-blocks\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-comparative-research-matters\"><strong>Why Comparative Research Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Comparative studies \u2014 those that include both participating and non-participating groups \u2014 provide the most reliable evidence of a program\u2019s effectiveness. This approach ensures that results are valid, meaningful, and can drive lasting improvements in education. Key benefits of this research design include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-group-container mt-4 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" data-block-type=\"core\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-7d56b55 card-container\" data-block-id=\"7d56b55\"><style>.stk-7d56b55-column{--stk-column-gap:24px !important;row-gap:24px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-7d56b55-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-dc0d2af stk-block-background border-b2 il-block-card shadow rounded px-5 py-4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"dc0d2af\"><style>.stk-dc0d2af-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}.stk-dc0d2af{background-color:#FFFFFF !important}.stk-dc0d2af:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-dc0d2af-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-dc0d2af-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-content-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" data-block-type=\"core\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\" id=\"h-fair-and-reliable-results\">Fair and reliable results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Including a comparison group allows researchers to accurately measure Traverse\u2019s impact, ensuring findings are scientifically sound and reflective of student growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9abecfa stk-block-background border-b2 il-block-card shadow rounded px-5 py-4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9abecfa\"><style>.stk-9abecfa-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}.stk-9abecfa{background-color:#FFFFFF !important}.stk-9abecfa:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9abecfa-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9abecfa-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-content-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" data-block-type=\"core\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\" id=\"h-opportunity-for-future-program-expansion\">Opportunity for future program expansion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Traverse access may be expanded to additional students after the study concludes, allowing your district to implement the service with greater experience and confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e2504a5 stk-block-background border-b2 il-block-card shadow rounded px-5 py-4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e2504a5\"><style>.stk-e2504a5-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}.stk-e2504a5{background-color:#FFFFFF !important}.stk-e2504a5:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e2504a5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e2504a5-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-content-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" data-block-type=\"core\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\" id=\"h-continued-support-for-all-students\">Continued support for all students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Even students who do not receive Traverse during the study will continue to benefit from their school\u2019s existing high-quality instruction and supports.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-f81fd1f il-reusable-block content-block-inspired-card px-3 px-md-5 py-6 py-lg-8\" data-block-id=\"f81fd1f\"><style>.stk-f81fd1f{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}.stk-f81fd1f > .stk-separator__bottom svg{fill:#9eecb9 !important;filter:none !important}.stk-f81fd1f > .stk-separator__bottom .stk-separator__wrapper{transform:scaleX(1.8) !important;height:103px !important}.stk-f81fd1f-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align 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