Data

You don’t need test scores to evaluate the effectiveness of your k-12 literacy programs. Simply look at your middle schools. Do they need to double block...

School A: We bought xyz math program, and our scores went up 18% compared to last year! School B: We also bought xyz math program, but...

I speak often of smart data, AB testing, and data dashboards. Here’s one example from a school I work with. You’ll notice the data is neither...

There’s a secret to continuous innovation cycles. Instead of seeking to prove, seek to improve. It’s a tempting trap to seek data that proves what you’re...

The use of data as a tool and approach to solving educational problems has taken center stage over the past 15 years. Rightfully so. Technology has...

Using student assessment data to determine instructional impact is one of the most common leadership practices of this decade. So let’s start the week off with a...

Apparently, this is the week of big words (see this week’s posts Multifinality and Equifinality) and of big stars featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in this week’s podcast....

In yesterday’s episode (Season 2, Episode 3) of the Mafost Mashup, two reading systems were offered to ensure your school’s reading instruction is ready for the...

Lead data are the front-end metrics that cue you about the long-term learning trends in your school. Ideally, lead data is sensitive, meaning it moves quickly...