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The Complexities of Integrating Data-Driven Decision Making into Professional Preparation in Schools of Education: It’s Harder Than You Think

Data-driven decision making has become a national education priority. But do educators have the capacity to understand the data and use them appropriately to make instructional improvements? What can schools and colleges of education do to better prepare future teachers and administrators to use data effectively?

By the Numbers - How Data Use Is Transforming the Classroom

Education Northwest Magazine - Spring/Summer 2011

Leveraging the Unique Features of Small, Rural Schools for Improvement - Lessons Learned

A series published by Education Northwest that distills and shares research and experience from the field.

Planning a School-Based Mentoring Program - Lessons Learned

A series published by Education Northwest that distills and shares research and experience from the field.

Choosing a School Turnaround Provider - Lessons Learned

A series published by Education Northwest that distills and shares research and experience from the field.

Read Right Evaluation

This report describes a rigorous experimental study by researchers at Education Northwest which found that low-achieving middle and high school students increased their reading comprehension after one semester of tutoring with Read Right, a nationally used intervention program that supplements regular English language arts instruction.

Understanding the Evidence—Workshop Resources

Resources from a "Bridge Event" examining the Impact Evaluation of the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Mentoring Program held on July 27, 2009

Webinar: Meeting i3 Evaluation Requirements

Education Northwest invites you to join us for a free Webinar on what i3 applicants need to know about evaluations required for Investing in Innovation grants.

Investing in the Evaluation of Literacy and English Language Learner Initiatives

Developing a data-driven approach to understanding school performance is one of the U.S. Department of Education’s recommendations for meeting the ARRA goal of turning around low-performing schools.

Investing in a School Turnaround Review

Schools that need to improve rapidly, including those facing NCLB corrective action or restructuring, benefit from an objective and comprehensive review as a first step to turnaround.