Fresh, practical insights on evaluation, impact measurement, and turning data into decisions.https://canopyteam.org/en-ushttps://canopyteam.org/building-meaningful-partnerships-the-heart-of-the-carnegie-engagement-classification/https://canopyteam.org/building-meaningful-partnerships-the-heart-of-the-carnegie-engagement-classification/Explore what makes a high-quality community partnership and how reciprocity, shared goals, partner feedback, and the right infrastructure support the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTTiffani Allerheiligenhttps://canopyteam.org/want-better-data-start-with-the-right-questions/https://canopyteam.org/want-better-data-start-with-the-right-questions/Discover why strong evaluation questions are the foundation of effective program measurement, stakeholder alignment, and impact storytelling.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTTiffani Allerheiligenhttps://canopyteam.org/behind-the-module-why-action-plans-are-the-secret-to-stress-free-reporting/https://canopyteam.org/behind-the-module-why-action-plans-are-the-secret-to-stress-free-reporting/In this Behind the Module post, we’ll take a closer look at why Action Plans are so important, how the module works in PEARS, and some practical strategies for making it a tool you’ll actually use, not just another form to complete.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTTiffani Allerheiligenhttps://canopyteam.org/meet-the-bartlett-brothers-the-mascots-behind-canopys-values/https://canopyteam.org/meet-the-bartlett-brothers-the-mascots-behind-canopys-values/Get to know the pear-sonalities behind Canopy’s mascots and how Pearcy, Perry, and Newton reflect the values that power PEARS.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTTiffani Allerheiligenhttps://canopyteam.org/engagement-vs-outreach-why-the-difference-matters-for-the-carnegie-engagement-classification/https://canopyteam.org/engagement-vs-outreach-why-the-difference-matters-for-the-carnegie-engagement-classification/Discover why engagement isn’t just another word for outreach, and why the distinction matters for the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Learn how shared power, co-creation, and reciprocity can transform your institution’s partnerships and strengthen your application.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTTiffani Allerheiligenhttps://canopyteam.org/what-is-cooperative-extension-a-legacy-rooted-in-community/https://canopyteam.org/what-is-cooperative-extension-a-legacy-rooted-in-community/For more than a century, Cooperative Extension has helped communities turn research into real change. Learn how Canopy’s PEARS platform helps carry that legacy forward by helping Extension teams across the nation track, share, and strengthen their impact.Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTTiffani Allerheiligenhttps://canopyteam.org/what-is-program-evaluation-and-how-is-it-different-from-research/https://canopyteam.org/what-is-program-evaluation-and-how-is-it-different-from-research/Discover the key differences between program evaluation and research, what they are, how they overlap, and why each matters for learning, improvement, and impact.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTTiffani Allerheiligenhttps://canopyteam.org/meet-the-team-behind-pears/https://canopyteam.org/meet-the-team-behind-pears/Meet the people behind PEARS in our new blog series, Voices from the Grove. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Canopy’s team—who they are, what they do, and why they care so much about supporting community engagement.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTTiffani Allerheiligenhttps://canopyteam.org/welcome-to-canopy-helping-good-work-grow/https://canopyteam.org/welcome-to-canopy-helping-good-work-grow/Discover how Canopy’s PEARS platform supports University, Extension, and public service professionals with intuitive tools for tracking, reporting, and making a bigger impact.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTTiffani Allerheiligen