The Quality Matters Rubric is centered on relevant research and was initially developed based on a review of the literature, the expertise of experienced practitioners and existing standard sets. Each of the specific rubric standards is supported by literature from the field. A literature review is conducted for each new rubric edition that builds upon this core matrix.

Take a look at what we're learning from QM-focused research.

Read a detailed introduction to and history of QM. Review research supporting Rubric standards in the Research Library. Read the latest K-12 literature review summary. 

QM Research Colleagues Announced!

QM is pleased to announce three individuals who will be new QM Research Colleagues through the end of 2015!

     Deborah Anne Banker, Angelo State University 

       Frederick Brockmeier, Northern Kentucky University

     Ericka Hollis, University of Kentucky

Deborah, Rick, and Ericka will join Kay Shattuck and the current Research Colleagues - Julie Frese, Sharon Lalla, Joan Mikalson, Bethany Simunich, and Li Wang - who are serving through 2014.

Look for the QM-Dedicated Issue of Online Journal Internet Learning in April 2014

The QM Community has submitted articles to the Policy Studies Organization and American Public University's new journal, Internet Learning. The majority of the articles are based on QM's 5th Annual Conference presentations..  Look for this special journal issue to appear in April.