About Creative Research and Evaluation
Evaluation and documentation strategies to give you a deeper understanding of your work and its impact

We provide:

• Consultation to develop strategies and benchmarks that meet the needs of your organization.
• Effective use of evaluation activities such as interviews, focus groups, observations, surveys,
  analysis of program statistics, and participant research.
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Technical assistance and professional development in evaluation, qualitative documentation, and action research.

Sukey Blanc, the founder and principal consultant of Creative Research and Evaluation Services (CR&E), is an urban anthropologist who works with organizations and institutions to develop and conduct research that serves the needs of educators and communities. Based on more than 20 years of experience as a researcher and evaluator, she has learned that students, educators, and community members have deep and well-founded insights about the strengths and challenges of their work. She draws on a wide variety of associates and contacts tailored to the unique needs of each project.

Educational Evaluation and Research
Sukey Blanc is a former middle school math teacher.
Her work has centered on evaluation and participatory research in urban schools and in universities, with a focus on educational equity. She has conducted numerous evaluations of National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education projects. Her recent writing includes articles about virtual mathematics tutoring and the use of data in Philadelphia schools. She has also co-authored articles about student achievement in privately managed and charter schools.

Community Project Documentation and Evaluation
Sukey Blanc also has a deep interest in, and has documented, aspects of urban life such as community arts, community revitalization, and community organizing. She is committed to working with adults and youth to examine and document the results of their organizing and community-building efforts.

Sukey Blanc’s Educational Background

Ph. D. Temple University, Anthropology
M. A. University of Pennsylvania, Linguistics
Pennsylvania Certification in Secondary Mathematics
B. A. Barnard College, Anthropology

If you would like to know more
Articles and reports written by Sukey Blanc and her colleagues
Information about evaluation standards and approaches

Clients and Partners

In partnership with Research for Action

• New Jersey G-K12 Partnership (Rutgers University)
• Metro-Math: The Center Mathematics in America’s Cities (Rutgers, University of Pennsylvania , and
• City University of New York)
• The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Expansion Program (Rutgers University)
• Logan Square Neighborhood Association (Chicago)
• The Education Law Center (Philadelphia)

In partnership with the Research and Evaluation Network at Drexel

• European Student Leaders (English Language Center at Drexel University)
• Bachelor’s Program in Applied Engineering Technology Program (Drexel University)
• The Noyce Scholarship Program (Drexel University and the School District of Philadelphia)

Other clients and partners:

• The Philadelphia Folklore Project
• The Women’s Community Revitalization Project (Philadelphia)
• The Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development
• The Pennsylvania Afterschool/ Youth Development Network
• The Math Science Partnership of Greater Philadelphia