The Pearspective

Fresh, practical insights on evaluation, impact measurement, and turning data into decisions -- served with an occasional PEAR pun.

May 4, 2026

What is Cooperative Extension? A Legacy Rooted in Community

A Legacy Rooted in Community

April 7, 2026

What is Program Evaluation (and How is it Different from Research)? 

If you’ve ever found yourself scratching your head and wondering, “Wait, is this research… or is this evaluation?”, you’re not alone. The two are cousins in the world of inquiry: they share some family resemblance (methods, data collection, analysis), but they grow up to do very different jobs.  Both are about asking questions, gathering evidence, and learning something new. But while research […]

March 2, 2026

Meet the Team Behind PEARS

Ever wonder who’s behind the PEARS platform you use every day? The friendly voice in your inbox? The team turning your feedback into new features? At Canopy, we believe the best tools are built and supported by real people who care deeply about their work. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new blog series called “Voices from the Grove.”  This series is our way of opening the doors […]

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