Districts with data systems in place still face challenges in the strategic use of data¶
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q1 i? Even with essential data systems and supports in place, districts face challenges related to the strategic use of data, including not knowing what questions to ask, what data to use, or how to interpret findings. → Cassie Pickens Jewell 2014
Evidence¶
Cassie Pickens Jewell 2014¶
Cassie Pickens Jewell, Libby Makowsky, Kristin Hallgren. (2014). Districts and Data: Developing Capacity for Effective Data Use. Issue Brief. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/districts-and-data-developing-capacity-for-effective-data-use
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The brief's framing section states, based on the authors' work in the evaluation of strategic data use initiatives, that "districts face challenges related to the strategic use of data" even when data systems exist. No effect sizes or test statistics are reported; the statement is an expert descriptive claim.
"Even with essential data systems and supports in place, districts face challenges related to the strategic use of data. Many districts do not know what questions to ask, what data to use, or how to interpret findings to improve policy and practice."
Discussion¶
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Districts with data systems in place still face challenges in the strategic use of data |
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Districts with data systems in place still face challenges in the strategic use of data |
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