Syfr Learning

Syfr is passionate about closing the learning gap by applying the science of learning to the design of instruction. Syfr was founded in by Christine Drew and Richard Erdmann. Christine and Richard have been passionate supporters of American public schools and have studied the science of learning for over thirty years. From the time they chose their name, because sifr is the Arabic word for zero, they have been focused on creating change. The use of zero revolutionized mathematics, but it took approximately 400 years for the Arabic numbering system to travel from Bagdad to Rome and to replace Roman numerals! The story reminds us that change is difficult, but its pursuit worthwhile. The process is best described in Christine and Richard’s book, The Art of Learning. Even better, Syfr Learning’s professional development institutes bring the process to life through the application of Syfr’s POPs (Principles of Practice), which are based on current research on cognition, motivation, and social and emotional learning. This program for teachers of multiple subjects and grades focuses on building the capacity to construct deep learning for learners at all levels. Syfr Learning’s Professional Development raises achievement while lowering costs, improves classroom pedagogy, increases teacher effectiveness, exceeds prior years’ assessment results and accelerates learning. In less than six weeks, teachers will begin to demonstrate improvements in measured student achievement. Reach out today to find out how you can receive this impact for your teachers! It takes just one-half day of professional development for organizational leaders/principals and five days of professional development learning institutes for a teacher cohort over the course of one year. Plus, custom conferences and speaking engagements are available. Visit to learn more and see our results.