Rigor
We hold our own claims to the same evidence standards we ask of others.
About
About Ellwick Academy
An independent academy connecting the science of learning with the craft of teaching.
Ellwick Academy is an independent academy for the learning sciences. Its work sits between cognitive science, education research, assessment, and everyday classroom and training practice.
As an academy rather than a degree-granting university, Ellwick hosts fellows, runs practitioner programs, and publishes open guides and tools that help educators put evidence to work.
Our mission
Ellwick Academy studies how people learn and helps teachers, trainers, and program designers use that evidence well — closing the gap between what research shows and what happens in real learning settings.
Principles
How we work
Partnership
We build with educators, not just for them.
Clarity
We write for practitioners, in language they can use tomorrow.
History
Milestones
2012
Academy founded
Ellwick is established in Ann Arbor to connect learning-science research with teaching practice.
2015
First fellowship cohort
The Learning Sciences Fellowship welcomes its first researchers and educators.
2018
Practice That Sticks
A widely used practitioner guide on retrieval and spaced practice is published.
2021
Utrecht studio opens
A European studio supports cross-context research and practice.
2024
Technology evaluation framework
Ellwick publishes guidance for adopting edtech and AI responsibly.
2026
Assessment for confidence
New work links assessment design to durable understanding.
Governance
How we are governed
Ellwick is an independent academy governed by a board of trustees and guided by an academic advisory board. It does not award degrees; it hosts fellows, runs programs, and publishes openly.
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