What are benchmarks and how can school district leaders use them? This article continues our series of posts defining the basic tenets of data science. Each post takes a seemingly simple and ubiquitous concept of data science and provides a short reminder of the defining and use for school district leaders. We’ve already explored the…
In the realm of data-driven decision making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) become a district’s most valuable asset. But what does this look like in a school district setting? This post delves deep into understanding and effectively using KPIs in a school district setting. With an emphasis on K12 data & analytics, monitoring and measuring success…
As a school district administrator, you understand the critical role that goal setting plays in shaping the success and achievements of students. In today’s data-driven educational landscape, goal setting can be enhanced by leveraging the power of data and analytics. By utilizing data-driven approaches to measuring student success, setting goals, and monitoring progress, school districts…
Through the strategic use of data and analytics, school districts have the ability to make more informed decisions with the goal of delivering better outcomes for students. In this post, we are going to provide you with 9 reasons why your district should be using data and analytics when making decisions. 1. Improved Student Outcomes…
School districts are collecting more data than ever before, from student performance to behavior, attendance, and more. Despite this abundance of data, many district leaders struggle to use it effectively to improve student outcomes, and to make an impact on overall school district improvement. This results in a phenomenon known as being data rich, information…
As a curriculum leader in a school district, your role is crucial to ensuring the success of students. One of the most effective ways to achieve success is by understanding how the use of data and analytics has the potential to impact school improvement efforts. Whether you are a district level assistant superintendent or a…
As a school district leader, you are tasked with making decisions that impact student outcomes. One method of analyzing data utilizes predictive analytics. At ECRA, many of our products harness the power of predictive analytics to help school district leaders set goals, make decisions, and assess the impact of programming/interventions. In this article, we will…
As school district administrators, the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) provides a framework for making informed decisions and maximizing positive outcomes for students and staff. As a district leader, promoting the concepts of evidence-based practice can have a positive impact on all district and school improvement efforts. A common misconception is that data is only…
Data vs. Analytics: Do you know the difference? And, how does this apply to a school district environment? As a school district administrator, you may have heard the terms “data” and “analytics” being used frequently (often together or interchangeably), but may not fully understand the difference between the two. It may seem rather basic, but…
School districts often face an unprecedented level of complexity when it comes to managing their strategic learning initiatives, operations, and finances. At times, it can be difficult for school district leaders to stay on top of everything. That’s why many school districts use a strategic dashboard as a way to stay organized, informed, and focused…
