MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 16, 2018

Different States, Different Assessments: In a single study, only one assessment (state test) is used, so results are specific to that assessment. But assessments differ widely (still) from state to state in level, type, and emphasis. Moreover even within one state, the assessment can change from year to year.

Study 99

Study EdTech Program Evaluation Assessment 99

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Such policies include, for example, mandating that police , healthcare workers and judges receive training to reflect on how their own racial prejudices might affect their work. For example, these biases may affect teachers’ demeanor and warmth toward Black students and their families. Related: Teachers go to school on racial bias.

Program Evaluation 112

Program Evaluation Policies Education Data 112

Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2019

For example, if students tell me they want to go into the medical field, they need to understand that science is important, and if they don't like science or if they're not good at science, that provides their advisory teacher a great opportunity to have a heart-to-heart conversation about how they need to work on those science skills.

Future Ready 130

Future Ready Software Program Evaluation Secondary 130

The Hechinger Report

MAY 20, 2020

Examples from The Hechinger Report’s collection of misleading research claims touted by ed tech companies. In some places, principals and administrators consider themselves well-equipped to assess research claims, ignore the bunk and choose promising products. Jefferson County Public Schools evaluation. Video: Sarah Butrymowicz.

Company 145

Company Pearson E-rate Software 145

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 18, 2019

In order to tap into federal school improvement funds, for example, low-achieving schools with disadvantaged children are required to select programs that have been rigorously tested and show positive effects. The study, “ Do Developer-Commissioned Evaluations Inflate Effect Sizes?

Education 112

Education Study Analysis Industry 112

Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2019

For example, if students tell me they want to go into the medical field, they need to understand that science is important, and if they don't like science or if they're not good at science, that provides their advisory teacher a great opportunity to have a heart-to-heart conversation about how they need to work on those science skills.

Tools 107

Tools Future Ready Software Program Evaluation 107

MIND Research Institute

MARCH 23, 2018

Two outcomes were evaluated: average math scale scores and the proportion of students who were proficient or above in math. For both measures, grades that consistently implemented ST Math improved significantly more than similar grades that didn’t use the program. Control schools were not filtered based on math programs being used.

Study 78

Study Handbook Program Evaluation Guidelines 78

edWeb.net

MAY 27, 2021

Dr. Davis identified some key steps needed at the start of an equity journey, using his work with the diverse Holland Public Schools as an example. And equally important is determining all the assessments and grading are free of bias and accurately reflect student mastery. Starting the Journey.

Professional Learning 71

Professional Learning Elementary Policies Assessment 71

edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2020

Disciplinary core ideas that focus science curricula, instruction, and assessments on the most important aspects of science. For example: Mule deer have a 66% chance of finding food. Crosscutting concepts applied and linked across all science domains. The integration of engineering and the nature of science into science.

Video 60

Video Analysis Program Evaluation Game-Based Learning 60

MIND Research Institute

MARCH 1, 2023

The longer the program has been implemented with consistency and fidelity (i.e., Understanding methods for evaluating the impact of a program can also go a long way. For example, how were the results measured consistently? What was the frequency of the program's evaluation? 6 Questions to Ask About Research.

EdTech 52

EdTech Study Data Outcomes 52

edWeb.net

MARCH 16, 2020

Panelist Phyllis Jordan, editorial director at FutureEd, pointed to the results of the organization’s analysis of states’ 2017 ESSA plans, which require one non-academic indicator for school assessments. Evidence-Based Solutions Examples. Chronic absenteeism emerged as a top indicator that affects students’ educational experiences.

Policies 52

Policies Dropout Outcomes Comparison 52