Our Services
At the National Institute for Customizing Education, we help educators, schools, institutions, and learners build the conditions students need to thrive. We understand that schools and communities across the United States face different realities, and effective solutions must be shaped by the needs of each setting. There is no single model that works everywhere.
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Our work is research-driven, practical, and customized. We take a comprehensive approach to student access and opportunity, examining the factors that shape educational outcomes, including community context, language, ability, attendance, discipline, curriculum, geography, workforce needs, governance, recruitment and retention, and family and community engagement. By studying local data and understanding each educational environment, we help partners align their goals with strategies that are both realistic and responsive.
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Our team brings together expertise in research, professional learning, institutional audits, educational equity certification, and speech and policy writing. We work collaboratively with schools, districts, and organizations to provide thoughtful analysis, tailored support, and solutions grounded in both evidence and experience.
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In addition to our institutional services, the National Institute for Customizing Education now offers direct academic support for students through The NICE Humanities Tutoring Academy, a new division focused on grades 6–12. The academy provides personalized tutoring and academic coaching in U.S. history, African American studies, American studies, government and constitutional law, civil rights, 20th century wars, Cold War history, abolition of slavery, research methods, scholarly writing, and close reading skills.
The NICE Humanities Tutoring Academy extends our mission beyond institutions and into direct support for learners, offering teacher-led instruction designed to strengthen critical thinking, reading, writing, and research skills. Through one-on-one tutoring, small group seminars, and academic coaching, the academy helps students build confidence, improve academic performance, and prepare for long-term success.
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Through our institutional partnerships and the NICE Humanities Tutoring Academy, we aim to support educators, strengthen institutions, and help communities create learning environments where every student has a meaningful opportunity to succeed.
National Institute for Customizing Education
Advancing Scholarship in the Field of Education to Improve Access and Opportunity for All
CURRICULUM DESIGNING/
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
We help schools create meaningful institutional change by providing customized curriculum design and professional learning. Our work begins with research to identify what is and is not working within a district or school. We then deliver tailored services that strengthen both instructional practices and organizational effectiveness.
RESEARCH / AUDITS
We offer a range of auditing services for school districts, colleges and universities, and corporate organizations. Our audits provide independent reviews of culture, policy, programming, and governance. We also conduct curriculum assessments tailored to the instructional and pedagogical goals of our partners.
HUMANITIES TUTOR
ACADEMY
The NICE Humanities Tutoring Academy provides personalized academic support for students in grades 6–12. Our teacher-led tutoring strengthens reading, writing, research, and critical thinking skills across the humanities, including U.S. history, African American studies, government, civil rights, and scholarly writing.
Through one-on-one tutoring, small group sessions, and academic coaching, we help students build confidence, improve performance, and prepare for long-term academic success.
EQUITY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
We offer public and private K–12 schools a three-part educational equity certification program designed for teachers, instructional staff, and administrators. The program provides a deep learning experience and is customized to meet the unique needs of rural, suburban, and urban districts. We recognize that expanding access and opportunity for all students looks different in every community.
PARTNERSHIPS
