Kagan Professional Development offers research-based trainings and publications designed to boost academic achievement. What sets Kagan apart from other organizations is Kagan Structures, powerful instructional strategies that engage every student. When we meaningfully engage every student, everyone learns and we close the achievement gap. By structuring classroom learning to be cooperative and interactive,we improve ethnic relations, enhance self-esteem, eliminate gender and racial bias, reduce discipline problems, and develop students’ social skills and character virtues.