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Custom surveys, data analysis, focus groups, program evaluations, grant support, and more
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Understanding emerging generations through rigorous research and real voices
The Belonging Index
A ready-to-use survey measuring student belonging to help schools create a thriving community
Research on young people ages 13–25
Measuring belonging, thriving, and trends shaping today’s youth
What people are saying...
“The Belonging Survey keeps us rooted in our mission—to welcome each student with dignity, mercy, hospitality, and a genuine sense of community. The survey provides meaningful data that helps us turn belonging into more than a value. It becomes a reality we measure and continuously strive to strengthen.”
Principal in MassachusettsThe Belonging Index 
“I have been utterly impressed by Springtide, especially by their excellence. I knew that we were in good hands.”
Dr. Justin Holcomb, Canon for Vocations, Episcopal Diocese of Central FloridaCustom Research
“We have found the belonging survey to be a valuable tool to assess how our students feel and how we, as a Catholic school, are living our mission to care for our kids. The survey is easy to administer, quick, and provides immediate feedback, so we can gauge areas for growth and improvement. We use this data to target specific areas to help our students increase their sense of belonging, as that directly impacts attendance, academics, activities, and school safety.”
Associate principal in WisconsinThe Belonging Index
“It’s one thing to collect a bunch of data—but it’s another thing to have directional business outcomes as a result of the data. That’s what Springtide Research Institute delivers on. They were instrumental in helping us shape the right questions, collect the data, analyze the results, and deliver a summary report that was clear, understandable, and most importantly, actionable.”
Craig Cable, ACG ColoradoCustom Research
“We engaged Springtide to support our board in identifying strengths and areas for improvement within our school workplace culture. Despite having results from an annual survey provided to faculty and staff, we sought to understand trends over time, particularly concerning qualitative responses. They were invaluable partners in assisting us with formulating research questions, analyzing data, and thoughtfully considering next steps to enhance the school culture and climate for our dedicated employees.”
Susan Larson Chair of the Board of Trustees at Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento, CAData Analysis
“The Springtide Research team helped us bring a complicated project to fruition. With a variety of stakeholders involved, they helped us navigate this project and its complexities, from developing questions to the final report, and they reported on the results in ways that will be helpful for years to come.”
Jenna Van Sickle, PhD, Program Director, Lilly Network Custom Research
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