Data-Driven Decisionmaking

The Difference Between Data and Evidence: What School Leaders Need to Know (Opinion)

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:51:10 GMT

Data collection alone won't improve student learning. Here are 7 ways to take action.

We Started Running Our School District Like a Business. Here’s What Happened (Opinion)

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:09:43 GMT

In education, we are focused on students, not widgets. Still, there are lessons to learn from a business mindset.

Fewer, Better Assessments: Rethinking Assessments and Reducing Data Fatigue - SPONSOR CONTENT

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:00:45 GMT

Imagine a classroom where data isn't just a report card, but a map leading students to their full potential. That's the kind of learning experience we envision at ANet, alongside educators

What Data-Driven SEL Has Done for My District (Opinion)

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:36:47 GMT

Here’s how data can transform social-emotional learning, writes an SEL district coordinator.

High-Dosage Tutoring Isn't a Silver Bullet (Opinion)

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:04:46 GMT

To promote the success of all students, look at key systems and practices, write a nonprofit leader and a researcher.

Lessons From 4 District Leaders Who Conducted Equity Audits

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 20:30:37 GMT

Four district leaders emphasize the importance of equity audits, including the process, the results, and the changes made based on findings.

Equity Audits in School Districts: An Explainer

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:52:11 GMT

Equity audits are systemic examinations of data to understand where gaps to access and challenges to educational equity exist.

Innovative Strategies for Data & Assessments

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 21:28:14 GMT

Join our webinar to learn strategies for actionable instruction using assessment & analysis.

Improving Outcomes on State Assessments with Data-Driven Strategies

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:38:27 GMT

State testing is around the corner! Join us as we discuss how teachers can use formative data to drive improved outcomes on state assessments.

What Superintendents Say They Need More of to Help Them Manage Districts

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:37:39 GMT

98% of those surveyed said better data would make them more comfortable making decisions.

Fostering Student Well-Being With Programs That Work

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:27:33 GMT

Protecting student well-being has never been more important. Join this webinar to learn how to ensure your programs yield the best outcomes.

Drive Instruction With Mastery-Based Assessment

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:01:12 GMT

Deliver the right data at the right time—in the right format—and empower better decisions.

Why It’s So Tough to Get the Data Educators Want (Opinion)

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:00:30 GMT

Data dissatisfaction remains high. Harvard's Jon Fullerton tries to make sense of why that is.

Building Efficacy To Strengthen Your Multi-Tiered System of Supports

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 21:00:45 GMT

Educators often refer to their Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) as "a culture" that should be deeply embedded in the school.

Working Smarter, Not Harder with Data

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:24:26 GMT

There is a new paradigm shift in K-12 education. Technology and data have leapt forward, advancing in ways that allow educators to better support students while also maximizing their most precious resource – time. The

How Can Data-Driven Instructional Programming Promote Equity and Student Achievement?

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 20:02:10 GMT

By now, you’ve started the new school year and begun gathering new academic data on your learners from interim, summative, and perhaps even social and emotional learning (SEL) assessment sources. These data points help you

Using Integrated Analytics To Uncover Student Needs

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 18:43:04 GMT

Overwhelmed by data? Learn how an integrated approach to data analytics can help.

Using Data and Analytics to Close the COVID Achievement Gap

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:30:14 GMT

Learning loss, learning disruption, unfinished learning - these are some of the most talked-about topics in education today. Recent studies confirm the widely held belief that students in both K-12 and Higher Education environments lost

To Keep Primary Students Learning and Growing, Start With Data (Opinion)

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:23:09 GMT

A district’s dedication to gathering and analyzing data provides stability in uncertain times.

Improving Instruction With Student Data (Opinion)

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 01:18:49 GMT

Three educators offer ideas on how they use student data to improve their instruction.

Using Data to Support Students (Opinion)

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:26:21 GMT

Three educators write about how they use data to improve their instruction.

School Leaders: Here's What the Science Tells Us About Crisis Decisionmaking (Opinion)

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:11:57 GMT

Rather than get trapped by fear and anxiety over decisionmaking during the pandemic, school leaders should embrace what the research tells us, writes Yinying Wang.

Does Studying Student Data Really Raise Test Scores? (Opinion)

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 02:38:03 GMT

Many teachers believe that analyzing student testing data can boost performance, but research suggests otherwise, writes Heather C. Hill.

Kansas City Data-Sharing Effort Showcases Ballmer Group's Strategy

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 02:22:22 GMT

A $59 million investment in software developer Social Solutions aims to ease the flow of data among schools and social service providers.

After-School Programs Keep Learning Going With Student Data

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 02:51:24 GMT

Through a city-school partnership in Nashville, Tenn., after-school programs are using data to tailor lessons to students' learning needs.

Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Data-Driven Decisionmaking and Predicting Student Success?

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 15:48:28 GMT

Quiz Yourself: What are some of the barriers to data-informed instruction?

How BIG Data Can Inform and Innovate HR in K-12 Education (Opinion)

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 16:48:11 GMT

In today's data-rich, technology-driven world, being a "data nerd" is cool. Even Harvard Business Review noted "data scientist" as one of the sexist jobs. While BIG data is making headlines globally, if used in appropriate ways, HR data can teach us a great deal about an individual's drivers and behavior, performance, needs, and their potential.

Research-Savvy Talent Management (Opinion)

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 00:01:12 GMT

Guest blogger Naima Khandaker writes about three strategies Talent Managers should utilize when selecting research to inform decisions and programs in their organizations.