Center for Research in Educational Policy
The Center for Research in Educational Policy (CREP) is a non-profit research center located at the University of Memphis and is designated as a State of Tennessee (TN) Center of Excellence. Since 1989, we have been dedicated to improving student learning by serving as a valuable resource in PreK-12 educational research, evaluation, and consultation. We also provide services in instrument development and assessment to institutions of higher education, non-profits, community organizations, and businesses. As national education policy shifts, CREP strives to provide up-to-date, relevant data useful to schools, universities, and policy makers. As a long-term contributor to the educational research field, CREP has extensive experience in research design, execution, and program implementation evaluation across the country including K-12, higher ed, museum, district, statewide, and multi-state programs.
Specialty areas include: Research and evaluation design; instrument development and validation; experience conducting large scale evaluations in over 37 states; a fully staffed statistics department with experience managing and analyzing large data sets of both qualitative and quantitative tools; experience developing and running quasi-experimental and Randomized Control Trials (RCTs); and knowledge of What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) procedures and standards. (Read more about CREP's history and services)
Dr. Todd Zoblotsky
CREP Research Director
Email | 901.678.4582
CREP News
- October 9, 2024 -
CREP to Assess Connection Between Housing and Recidivism in Shelby County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Center for Research in Educational Policy (CREP) at the University of Memphis has been called upon by the Shelby County Office of Reentry (SCOR) to assess the impacts of a three-year initiative that aims to lower recidivism in Shelby County by 5%.
Learn more about the "Returning Neighbors" program >- August 22, 2024 -
CREP Awarded Grant to Assist in Inmate Higher Education Pilot Project
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis Center for Research in Educational Policy (CREP) has been
awarded a two-year grant to evaluate higher education learning among Tennessee inmates,
continuing their work in advancing education in vulnerable populations.
- May 20, 2024 -
CREP Tapped to Evaluate Multi-Million Dollar Health Initiative
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) was recently awarded millions in grant
funding by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). UofM’s Center for
Research in Educational Policy (CREP) has been selected to evaluate the projects data
and community impacts.
How to partner with CREP
CREP’s expert staff of researchers, practitioners, and statisticians work in the areas of research design, instrument development, data collection and management, and data analysis. In addition, we provide services in the areas of project management, literature review, and consultation. Contact us below with any inquiries you may have.