Accessibility, Classroom and Program Evaluation

Empowering Community Perspectives in Evaluation Research

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 17, 2019

What is equitable evaluation? As funders, government agencies, and service providers become increasingly focused on program evaluation results to make evidence-based decisions, evaluators and other researchers seek to answer this question. Why does equitable evaluation matter? .

Program Evaluation

Program Evaluation Data Outcomes Assessment

How Blockchain Can Encourage Learning

Edsurge

MAY 19, 2022

And the technology may help address an age-old challenge in any classroom: motivation. Other emerging programs in the K12 space focus on the unique needs of hard-to-reach students. The program evaluates completion and consistency of student work, then releases digital funds accordingly.

Learning

Learning Program Evaluation Data Training

Documenting and Reflecting on Learning

User Generated Education

MAY 21, 2017

The learners in my gifted education classes have access to Chromebooks. Here are some example blog posts from 6th grade students: Blogging, as opposed to keeping a hand-written journal of classroom experiences, has unique advantages in my classroom: Learners can easily include photos of their work. communicate.

Learning

Learning Adobe Program Evaluation Chromebook

U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. ” How would the program operate? FY 2001: $450,000,000.

Policies

Policies Technology Program Evaluation Education

Toward a Conceptual Framework for a Quality, Learning-Focused 1to1 Initiative

More Verbs

AUGUST 1, 2015

PD designed to effectively support teachers’ successfully changing classroom practice. Managing Change: Knowing how to define success and if “it” is working (smart use of data for planning, formative feedback, and program evaluation). PD designed to effectively support teachers’ successfully changing classroom practice.

Learning

Learning Common Core Program Evaluation Professional Learning

On the Relationship Between Adopting OER and Improving Student Outcomes

Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

Implications of the access hypothesis : Why do most comparisons of OER to traditional materials fail to find a positive effect of OER? The most popular hypothesis is that the affordability of OER creates more access for students, and that this increase in access is what will drive changes in outcomes. Grimaldi et al.

OER

OER Outcomes Comparison Study

OPINION: Black-white disparities in education correlate with teachers’ implicit biases, but it will take more than education reform to solve the issue

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

history has resulted in persistent unequal access to opportunity. In a study published in July, we found suggestive evidence supporting the need to address bias in the classroom. What is clear from our work is that educators in all contexts need to reckon with the biases they bring into the classroom.

Program Evaluation

Program Evaluation Policies Education Data

3 ways to support special education students with college and career readiness

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Often, these students don’t have access to the same level of resources that are available to general education students. Regardless of ability, all students are entitled to access the resources that help them develop a successful and fulfilling post-secondary plan.

Secondary

Secondary Education Program Evaluation Training

Lexia Announces 2025 Science of Reading Week: Advancing Literacy, Together

ET Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Attendees will gain access to toolkits, frameworks, and templates for implementing evidence-based literacy practices as well as expert insights and collaborative support for driving measurable, equitable literacy success. Lexias four-day Science of Reading Week will equip attendees to take the next step in their journey.

Program Evaluation

Program Evaluation Advocacy Strategy Outcomes

Online program expands to combat early learning disruptions caused by coronavirus closures

The Hechinger Report

MAY 15, 2020

A Mississippi mom encourages her daughter as she completes a session on the kindergarten readiness program, Waterford Upstart. Hammitte, who is superintendent in the Jefferson County School District, is optimistic that the program will help curtail at least some of the learning loss that kids often experience during summertime.

Guidelines

Guidelines Laptops Learning Digital Divide

K-12 Educators and Administrators: Share Your Ed-tech Pilot Approach

Digital Promise

MARCH 10, 2015

That’s why we’re working with these six districts: to follow along and share what they learn about piloting learning technology tools in classrooms. We want to understand how effective our current set of digital math resources are on student outcomes and how schools are currently adopting resources for their classrooms.

Robotics

Robotics Education Competency Based Learning Program Evaluation

Edtech Data Improves Purchases and Student Performance

edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

Having access to schoolwide performance data over a number of years also allows administrators to look at how students performed before the purchase of the program, and then for years afterward. ST Math’s unique, patented approach provides students with more equitable access to deep conceptual learning.

Data

Data EdTech Comparison Program Evaluation

Michigan School Administrators’ Journey Toward Increased Equity and Inclusion

edWeb.net

MAY 27, 2021

Dr. Davis also emphasized the importance of listening to conversations at all levels, from school board meetings to individual classrooms and student forums, and noticing what conversations are not taking place as well as what happens during the conversations that do take place. Davis has a Ph.D. About the Moderator.

Professional Learning

Professional Learning Elementary Policies Assessment

5 Principles for Evaluating State Test Scores

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

For better or worse, standardized test scores are simple for anyone to access, typically a link or two away on the web. Finally, Slater reminded attendees that there are limitations to data in general, but particularly if removed from actual classroom observation. What’s the easier way? Looking at proficiency data.

Analysis

Analysis Data EdTech Assessment

IES Selects ST Math for Replication Studies

MIND Research Institute

MAY 9, 2019

Department of Education (DOE) Institute of Education Sciences (IES) as one of six math programs to be further investigated under what IES terms “replication studies.”. “We We look forward to using ST Math to help IES realize its vision of a healthier and better-informed market in education program evaluations.

Study

Study eBook EdTech Common Core

IES Selects ST Math for Replication Studies

MIND Research Institute

MAY 9, 2019

Department of Education (DOE) Institute of Education Sciences (IES) as one of six math programs to be further investigated under what IES terms “replication studies.”. “We We look forward to using ST Math to help IES realize its vision of a healthier and better-informed market in education program evaluations.

Study

Study eBook EdTech Common Core

Privacy and Security Evaluation of the Anki Vector Robot

Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2018

As part of the launch of our new smart-device security testing, the Common Sense Privacy Program evaluated a popular smart device called Vector and conducted a hands-on basic security assessment for parents and teachers to learn more. Vector has "eyes" with a 720p HD camera.

Robotics

Robotics Policies Mobility Program Evaluation

Privacy and Security Evaluation of the Anki Vector Robot

Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2018

As part of the launch of our new smart-device security testing, the Common Sense Privacy Program evaluated a popular smart device called Vector and conducted a hands-on basic security assessment for parents and teachers to learn more. Vector has "eyes" with a 720p HD camera.

Robotics

Robotics Policies Mobility Program Evaluation

Tech Engages Today’s Students, But Teachers Need Support

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Administrators should access the Danielson Group Framework for Teaching , a valuable research-based tool for scalable observations of instructional practice. Evaluate Teachers with PD in Mind. When it comes time to evaluate teachers, administrators should look for ways to improve instruction , rather than judge. Buying Cycle.

Program Evaluation

Program Evaluation EdTech Groups Technology

A lot of hope was pinned on after-school programs — now they’re shutting their doors

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 23, 2025

Related: A lot goes on in classrooms from kindergarten to high school. Done well, after-school programs can strengthen students social and emotional skills, increase their engagement with and attendance in school, and reduce their risk of substance abuse or criminal activity. That works out to just 30 days for a three-hour program.

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Empowering Community Perspectives in Evaluation Research

How Blockchain Can Encourage Learning

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Documenting and Reflecting on Learning

U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Toward a Conceptual Framework for a Quality, Learning-Focused 1to1 Initiative

On the Relationship Between Adopting OER and Improving Student Outcomes

OPINION: Black-white disparities in education correlate with teachers’ implicit biases, but it will take more than education reform to solve the issue

3 ways to support special education students with college and career readiness

Lexia Announces 2025 Science of Reading Week: Advancing Literacy, Together

Online program expands to combat early learning disruptions caused by coronavirus closures

K-12 Educators and Administrators: Share Your Ed-tech Pilot Approach

Edtech Data Improves Purchases and Student Performance

Michigan School Administrators’ Journey Toward Increased Equity and Inclusion

5 Principles for Evaluating State Test Scores

IES Selects ST Math for Replication Studies

IES Selects ST Math for Replication Studies

Privacy and Security Evaluation of the Anki Vector Robot

Privacy and Security Evaluation of the Anki Vector Robot

Tech Engages Today’s Students, But Teachers Need Support

A lot of hope was pinned on after-school programs — now they’re shutting their doors

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