Impact Intelligence: Getting Smart with Smart Partners
At WOOF, curiosity drives us. We want to understand the real difference we’re making — for students, for teachers, and for society.
Our check-in data already shows that WOOF is creating positive change in classrooms and for individual students. But we don’t stop there. We also dig into the ripple effects: learning outcomes, absenteeism, teacher wellbeing, and even the long-term benefits that may not show up immediately.
Why? Because we want to understand WOOF’s impact from every angle — short-term, long-term, and for everyone involved. Documenting this makes it easier for schools, districts, and partners to collaborate with us, and to feel confident about the change we can achieve together.
We know many in education see the clear link between wellbeing and learning. But not every system is set up to act on wellbeing data alone — some need to see academic metrics like test scores or attendance. We want to meet them there, too.
That’s why we work with independent experts to measure and understand WOOF’s broader impact.
- In June, Valuing Impact estimated WOOF’s 2024 social impact at $30M USD.
- We work with the University of Chicago on a quasi-experimental study comparing schools using WOOF regularly to those that don’t — observing key indicators like academic scores, attendance, and behavior metrics alongside how students report a sense of belonging. And, more schools are joining the study this year.
- We collaborate with Copenhagen University College, working with students and professors to explore how technology can help drive wellbeing in schools. This partnership not only strengthens the education of new students, but also connects professors with schools, creating opportunities for hands-on studies that benefit both the academic community and the schools themselves. By linking theory, research, and real-world classrooms, we ensure that WOOF stays grounded in evidence while continuously innovating.
These partnerships bring fresh perspectives, credibility, and valuable input for developing WOOF further. And they keep us focused on what matters most: making a lasting, measurable difference!
Stay tuned for insights from our ongoing studies!
