Project Zero is an educational research group at the Harvard Graduate School of Education dedicated to understanding and enhancing learning and thinking.

Core values

- Projects like "Investigating Impacts of Educational Experiences" focus on the effects of educational models on students, alumni, and society, which is crucial for improving education systems and promoting global understanding and peace[1][4].
- Initiatives such as "Arts Festival Impacts" explore the role of arts in connecting communities and enhancing individual experiences, contributing to cultural enrichment and community cohesion[2][4].
- Projects like "Cultivating Creative & Civic Capacities" and "Making Learning Visible" aim to develop dispositions toward creative problem solving, nuance, imagination, and empathy, which are essential for personal and societal growth[4].
- The focus on mental health and well-being through various projects indirectly supports overall health and educational success[3].
- Initiatives such as "Beyond the Self in Higher Education" and "Re-imagining Migration" work on making ethics and character central to education and fostering inclusive and welcoming communities, respectively[4].
- The "Assessment Reimagined" project aims to transform assessment practices to foster deeper learning, trust, and respect within educational communities[5].
- Projects like "Children Are Citizens" and "Creating Communities of Inquiry" help young children gain a sense of citizenship and develop a culture of inquiry-driven teaching and learning, which enhances community engagement and civic participation[4].
- The emphasis on positive school climate, safety, and community service in various projects contributes to overall community well-being[3].