Elementary LAUNCH principals report significantly more data-driven decision making than comparable or veteran principals¶
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q2 i? Among elementary principals, LAUNCH principals reported significantly more data-driven decision making than comparable or veteran principals (p <.05), with no differences among high school principals. → Hart 2006
Evidence¶
Hart 2006¶
Hart, H. M., Ponisciak, S. M., Sporte, S. E., & Stevens, W. D. (2006). Principal and Teacher Leadership in Chicago: Continuing Analysis of Three Initiatives. Evaluation Report prepared for The Chicago Public Education Fund, Consortium on Chicago School Research. https://consortium.uchicago.edu/publications/principal-and-teacher-leadership-chicago-continuing-analysis-three-initiatives
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Survey analysis of CCSR 2005 principal survey data comparing LAUNCH, NLNS, comparable-experience, and veteran principals on a combined scale of data-driven decision making. Elementary LAUNCH mean was 2.05 versus 1.23 for comparable principals, significant at p <.05; the article notes self-reports of this socially desirable behavior should be scrutinized.
"Among elementary principals, LAUNCH principals reported significantly more data-driven decision making than comparable or veteran principals.8 No differences between groups were found at the high school level."
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Related Claims¶
- No differences in student learning gains found between LAUNCH or NLNS principals and comparable or veteran principals — related
- Elementary schools led by LAUNCH principals show higher teacher-parent interaction and more reformed literacy practices — related
- Elementary LAUNCH principals' schools rated significantly lower on 5 of 12 measures compared to schools led by non-program principals — related
- LAUNCH principals report greater satisfaction and confidence in their preparation while NLNS principals report less confidence in operational management — related
- Elementary schools led by LAUNCH principals showed statistically significant but very small reading learning gains over schools led by other new principals, similar to veteran principals — related
- Graduates of partnership-based preparation programs showed above-average achievement gains and persistence in leadership roles — related
- LAUNCH elementary principals reported spending about twice as much time on professional development as veteran principals and more time on staff development than other principals — related
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Elementary LAUNCH principals report significantly more data-driven decision making than comparable or veteran principals |
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Elementary LAUNCH principals report significantly more data-driven decision making than comparable or veteran principals |
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2006 |
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2026-10-20 |
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