Core.Edu

Category Trends & Cultural Insights, 2026

Core Education is a strategic partner to secondary education institutions, helping schools rethink operations, technology, and marketing to optimize resources and revenue. For insights to refine positioning for Manchester University’s newly launched online degree programs - and to fuel thought leadership - Core sought Method + Mode’s expertise to conduct a quantitative online survey with 600+ Midwestern SCNC’s (some credits, no credential.)

OUR ROLE: Sample design & vendor management; Survey development; Programming & QA; Data analysis & reporting

KEY OUTCOMES: Uncovered previously “hidden” barriers to degree completion; identified most appealing benefits of online programs for underserved population (leveraged in GTM strategy); results shared by University leadership in corporate comms & on LinkedIn

Want to know more? Send queries to info@methodandmode.co

Rachel not only knows how to get research done, but how to surface what matters. Her work is amazing.
— VP, Marketing & Communications, Core Education