The domain of PERG's work extends across the United States and the group has a presence at national and international meetings and conferences.
PERG enjoys nationwide respect for its ability to evaluate diverse programs in a range of settings. PERG's current research and evaluation activities - which include both large-scale, national-level projects involving several regional sites, as well as smaller-scale projects - fall loosely into the following categories:
• Arts programs & partnerships
• Curriculum development, implementation and dissemination
• Cultural/international exchange
• Informal education
• Museum exhibits and programs
• Out of school time
• Partnerships & collaborations
• Professional development
• Public agency education and outreach activities
• Research
• Systemic reform: science and mathematics
PERGs projects have been funded by a range of organizations including: • National Science Foundation
• US Department of Education
• Massachusetts Dept of Education
• NASA
• Institute for Museum and Library Services
• US State Department
• National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
• Private Foundations