CHICAGO, December 15, 2025 — NORC at the University of Chicago is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Meyer as a senior fellow in our Education & Child Development department.

Meyer joins NORC following a distinguished career as a research professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he founded and led the Value-Added Research Center. At UW–Madison, and later as CEO of the nonprofit Education Analytics, Meyer pioneered advanced analytics and statistical tools to inform and improve educational systems nationwide.

“Meyer’s deep expertise in value-added growth models, human capital analytics, social-emotional learning measurement, and early warning/opportunity systems has significantly strengthened NORC’s capacity to deliver rigorous, policy-relevant insights,” said Jennifer Hamilton, senior vice president of Education & Child Development. “We are so excited to have him a part of our team.”

Over his career, Meyer has partnered with dozens of school districts, states, and regional collaboratives, including in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City, producing cutting-edge research and evaluations to support effective educational practices and reforms.

“I’m thrilled to join NORC and work alongside such a talented team of researchers and practitioners,” said Meyer. “I’m excited to help push the boundaries of what analytics can do for schools and communities, and to ensure that data are used in ways that genuinely support students, teachers, and system leaders.”

With Meyer on board, NORC reaffirms our commitment to applying robust analytics and evidence-based research to inform education policy, support student learning, and help educators and decision-makers navigate increasingly complex challenges in early childhood, K-12, and beyond.