Mission & Vision

Knology Theory of Change

Knology and Its Impact

Knology is a non-profit research organization dedicated to creating more informed, collaborative, equitable, and sustainable communities through shared understandings. We bridge research and action by collaborating with a diverse network of national partners to generate evidence-based insights and tools for amplifying their impacts.

How Knology Drives Change

Knology is unique in its connections to multiple fields that advance informal and formal learning–including media, libraries, museums, schools, community organizations, educational technology, and digital engagement. We achieve scale by working with professional networks that engage hundreds of organizations and foster collective impact by uniting leaders across fields to collaboratively address shared challenges.

How Knology Works

Knology combines methodological rigor with the flexibility and nimbleness needed to catalyze change. Our expertise spans disciplines such as learning sciences, anthropology, psychology, and the humanities. By partnering with on-the-ground organizations, we turn research into action, addressing challenges in real time. Our research questions are rooted in our partners' needs, and we share findings directly with professional communities through national networks.

Example Outcomes

• With PBS News, our research established new journalistic standards for presenting data to the public.
• With the Association of Children’s Museums, we provide data-informed insights on emerging trends through fieldwide datasets and impact reports.
• With the American Library Association, we documented the impacts of community conversations on challenging topics at rural libraries.
• With partners spanning multiple sectors, we generated strategies for improving the representation of Black communities in children’s climate media.