Center for Educational
Design and Research
Empowering minds, unlocking potential
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Guiding success, one lesson at a time
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Empowering minds, unlocking potential * Guiding success, one lesson at a time *
About CEDAR
Where Education Meets Excellence
The Center for Educational Design and Research (CEDAR) was established by teachers and parents who value engaging and rigorous learning experiences that can be adapted to help every learner reach his or her potential.
With contributions from teachers and professors in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and China, CEDAR offers online courses and adaptable curriculum to help students develop crucial critical thinking and literacy skills, become curious and confident learners, and succeed academically.
We offer superior educational experiences from superior educators. All of our instructors have years of teaching experience in K-12 or college classrooms, as well as advanced degrees in their subject areas. Our instructors also have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and skill levels and know the importance of tailoring instruction to meet the needs of each individual student.
Our online individual and small-group classes offer flexible scheduling and are always led by experienced teachers with advanced degrees.
Our adaptable standards-based curriculum is designed to suit a variety of learning environments, including traditional classrooms, homeschools, and academic enrichment programs.
We partner with renowned learning platforms to help our students and families design an educational experience that meets their needs.
Start your educational journey with us today.
Our Services
Online Classes and Tutoring
Starting at $40/hour
Our rigorous individual and small-group online classes are led by qualified K-12 teachers and college professors and offer exceptional learning experiences in a variety of subjects. Specialized tutoring sessions with subject experts are also available for those looking for help with a particular assignment or skill. Explore our course offerings to find your new favorite class today.
Curriculum Packages for Schools
Starting at $999/lifetime digital package for district
Curriculum packages for school district include adaptable digital materials for teachers and students and prompt help from our experts if questions or issues arise. Enjoy unlimited downloads for all teachers in a school district and lifetime access to the curriculum package, including new or updated lesson materials, all at an affordable price.
Curriculum Packages for Families
Starting at $99/curriculum package
Curriculum packages for families include teachers’ guides and student study guides for every lesson. When families purchase curriculum packages, they will also have the option to enroll family members in IXL, Scholastic’s Digital Library, Lexile Testing, and professional teacher-feedback services for only an additional $99/year per student.
Student Testimonials
Hi! I am Tong Wu, a research assistant at Carnegie Mellon University, a guitarist, and a drummer. Since joining CEDAR’s Reading Strategies & Critical Analysis classes in 2015, I have also become a lover of classic literature. Though I believe that my work in engineering will provide me with money, acknowledgement, and a sense of achievement as I give back to society, I think that life requires much more than satisfaction from a job. I am a strong believer of Nietzsche’s words that “We have art in order not to die of the truth.” Music and reading are essential parts of my physical and mental wellbeing.
Hello, everyone! I am Summer, a sixth grader who loves to read. Since I started learning English at CEDAR 4 years ago, my English proficiency has improved quickly and my Lexile score has skyrocketed to 1208! At first, I was reading picture books. Then, I started reading the Magic Tree House series, which was really difficult for me initially. Thanks to the encouragement and kindness my teachers and parents showed me, though, I never gave up and read every day. My reading speed and comprehension improved quickly. I even read the entire Twilight series (almost 1,200,000 words) in a few months! Now, I am reading classics in English with Miss Julia. During these four years of learning English, I have felt very happy and excited, and I’ve gradually grown to love reading. I hope that with my teacher's guidance, I can continue to progress and reach my highest potential!
Our students have received admission offers from
Stanford University
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University of Cambridge
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Johns Hopkins University
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Vanderbilt University
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Carnegie Mellon University
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New York University
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Purdue University Honors College
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University of Michigan
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University of Ottawa
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And more!
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Stanford University • University of Cambridge • Johns Hopkins University • Vanderbilt University • Carnegie Mellon University • New York University • Purdue University Honors College • University of Michigan • University of Ottawa • And more! •
Our Teachers
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Anna Chen
FOUNDER, TEACHER
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Elizabeth Podufaly Bauer
FOUNDER, TEACHER
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Julia Nikol
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS COUNSELING, TEACHER
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Matthew Barco
DIRECTOR OF STEM EDUCATION, TEACHER
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Colleen Turner
TEACHER
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Amanda Hughes-Luna
TEACHER
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If you are interested in learning more about our services and how we can help you, please contact us. We look forward to helping you achieve your goals and find success!