BARR helps families administrators civic leaders educators realize the potential of a better educational system.

Through the power of relationships and data, BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) helps any school strategically operationalize what’s already in place to drive greater success for everyone. We work with the same students, same teachers, but get better results.

The BARR Model

Our evidence-backed model looks at the traditional educational system of silos and assembly-line structures and breaks it open to create a human-centered  approach to success.

BARR creates a community of learners and educators that work together to learn from each other, support one another’s success, and proactively address any needs that arise. The results speak for themselves.

Our proven impact

lower chronic absenteeism* in BARR schools

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average reduction in failure rate

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students have benefited from BARR

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BARR improves standardized test scores in English and Math

BARR has more than 20 years of research demonstrating statistically significant improvements in 21 areas of academic performance, alongside well-being improvements for both students and teachers.

Who BARR is for

Whether you spend your days in the classroom, a state capitol, or talk about school days around the kitchen table, you know the system should be working better.

For Educators

Get the tools to collaborate with your colleagues and better understand and build on students’ strengths.

For Civic Leaders

Support educational leadership for your state with a system that gets better results from the same teachers for the same kids.

For Families

Understand how a BARR school will support your child’s strengths, using data to back it up.

Testimonials

Hear from those who have felt the difference.

It’s encouraging to see this kind of student-centered, forward-looking approach driving real gains in student success. It reflects exactly what schools and communities have been calling for.

Governor Mark Gordon,
Wyoming

One teacher told me [BARR] rejuvenated his career. The moments we all get into teaching for—BARR has brought so many of those back to this group.

Assistant Principal
High School, Minnesota

Our team meetings are more focused and solution-oriented, and overall, the school climate feels more supportive and connected. Students seem to feel more seen and supported.

BARR Coordinator
Elementary School, West Virginia

About BARR Center

Educator-created. Educator-led. Passion-fueled.

Our expert staff are dedicated to the success of BARR schools nationwide, including onsite coaching visits and reports, weekly calls, and supporting educators and staff throughout their three-year implementation.

Join us at the BARR National Conference!

We invite you to experience firsthand what’s possible when we take a different approach to the way schools work. Join passionate BARR advocates, educators, and leaders who are shaping the future of education.

*In BARR’s i3 Scale-Up study, BARR significantly reduced chronic absenteeism. The rate of chronic absenteeism among ninth graders in the treatment group was 19 percent, compared to 22 percent in “business as usual” schools.