The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

This story about implicit bias was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Chin is a doctoral candidate in education policy and program evaluation at Harvard University. Sign up here for Hechinger’s newsletter.

Program Evaluation 124

Program Evaluation Policies Education Data 124

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

Examples of districts that embed practical evidence-based analysis into their program evaluation and budget cycles include efforts such as Jefferson County Public Schools’ Cycle-based Budgeting program and Schenectady City School’s return on investment review. But that’s likely to change when budgets get tight.

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Policies EdTech Program Evaluation Outcomes 172

The Hechinger Report

JULY 20, 2021

Whereas we once were forced to limit the scope of policy and program evaluations to one or two key research questions, we now can harness new data sources and technology to broaden the quest. This moves us closer to more fully answering the key questions of policy evaluation: Does it work? It’s an exciting time for this pursuit.

STEM 138

STEM Policies Analysis Data 138

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The data are now being gathered and they need to be ready for publication on the 2019-2020 state and district report cards. Most schools do not currently collect this kind of information or if they do, they have not had to report it to the public. This will not be a trouble-free process.

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Data Program Evaluation Report Instructional Materials 134

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2018

Common purposes include formative assessment, program evaluation, progress monitoring, summative assessment, diagnosis, screening, continuous improvement and high-stakes accountability. An assessment report that no one looks at won’t help anyone. An assessment report that no one looks at won’t help anyone.

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Assessment Program Evaluation Data Report 112

The Hechinger Report

MAY 15, 2020

Thousands of Mississippi children will have access to the software this summer as part of an effort to support incoming kindergarteners during the coronavirus pandemic.Photo: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report Credit: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

Guidelines 126

Guidelines Laptops Learning Digital Divide 126

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The diverse list of interactive learning experiences ranges from an immersive underground railroad experience to an exploration of women war reporters who have made indelible marks in the world of journalism. CILC was developed for teachers to easily identify quality educational programs and interactive virtual experiences.

Program Evaluation 108

Program Evaluation Education Report Libraries 108

The Hechinger Report

JULY 19, 2018

Armed with program evaluation data, Baltimore City Public Schools has expanded the academy from one to eight sites over the last four years. This story about summer learning was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.

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Program Evaluation Trends Elementary Robotics 100

The Hechinger Report

MAY 8, 2019

Photo: Tara García Mathewson/The Hechinger Report. Photo: Tara García Mathewson/The Hechinger Report. This story about project-based learning was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. They seem to want to be in class.

Student Engagement 112

Student Engagement Learning Program Evaluation Case Study 112

MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

To formally assess the impact of ST Math, Gaines performed a program evaluation, analyzing NWEA scores, ST Math data and even interviewing teachers. The report reflects what Gaines and his teachers had been seeing since the beginning.

Program Evaluation 71

Program Evaluation Elementary Outcomes Assessment 71

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 18, 2019

’ If you’re in the work of program evaluation, you can see why these things might happen,” said Wolf. This story about education research was written by Jill Barshay and produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.

Education 112

Education Study Analysis Industry 112

Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

However, a resurgence in their use has recently been noted in distance education for program evaluation purposes… Stakeholders desire to prove that participants in distance-delivered courses receive the same quality of instruction off-campus as those involved in the “traditional” classroom setting.

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OER Outcomes Comparison Study 197

MIND Research Institute

MARCH 23, 2018

As a general guideline, most students can complete their grade-level program if they use ST Math for about 20 minutes every weekday, or 90 minutes/week either at home or at school. The report also separately evaluated all 80,000 ST Math students regardless of implementation and found a significant effect size of 0.17.

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Study Handbook Program Evaluation Guidelines 76

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The collaboration will then interpret these results with the state’s job needs in mind, such as Rhode Island’s projected job demands or key job competencies that employers share, which will help policymakers in evaluating the quality, relevance, and need for various programs as part of larger investment decisions.

Data 120

Data Industry Program Evaluation Training 120

The Hechinger Report

JULY 29, 2018

This story about child care costs was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. His areas of specialization include early childhood programs and program evaluation. Sign up for our newsletter. Department of Education.

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Comparison Program Evaluation Survey Report 73

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

Summative Research This is all about outcomes and includes the classic RCT and QED research programs. Evaluating outcomes in this way takes both time and financial resources. These reports should include details about the nature of the institution using the product (i.e. age, grade, ELL, SPED, etc).

EdTech 162

EdTech Company Outcomes Study 162

ExcelinEd

JUNE 19, 2019

Excel in Ed and Foresight Law + Policy’s new report, State Progress Toward Next Generation Learning: A National Landscape , closely examines state innovation and pilot programs supporting next generation learning, which includes personalized learning and mastery-based education.

Guidelines 51

Guidelines Learning Policies Program Evaluation 51

MIND Research Institute

JUNE 20, 2023

Conducting numerous comparable studies, standardized in their design and reporting, on an annual frequency enables the identification of consistent usage and impact patterns, and confirms that findings are replicable over time. It’s normal to have at least half of users not meeting the program’s usage targets.

Comparison 52

Comparison EdTech E-rate Outcomes 52

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

AT&T’s funding will support the 8GA program, including expansion as well as program evaluation and future strategy for reinforcing core academic skills, developing character strengths, and fostering positive mentor and peer relationships. Material from a press release was used in this report.

Program Evaluation 40

Program Evaluation Analysis Outcomes Strategy 40

MIND Research Institute

MARCH 1, 2023

Understanding methods for evaluating the impact of a program can also go a long way. What was the frequency of the program's evaluation? At MIND, we've continuously evaluated ST Math's impact in many schools and districts over the years. For example, how were the results measured consistently?

EdTech 52

EdTech Study Data Outcomes 52

Marketplace K-12

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

.” Instead, the district is creating a web-based directory of academic resources available to principals, based on both external research and internal evaluation of the programs. “As a researcher, you know the more rigorous the study is, the less generalizable it becomes.

Program Evaluation 40

Program Evaluation Data Study Examples 40

edWeb.net

JUNE 30, 2018

Before joining Digital Promise, Christina led program evaluations for federal and state initiatives and delivered professional development and technical assistance to school districts at Measurement Incorporated. A former secondary and college journalism and writing instructor, Bridget holds an MFA from Eastern Washington University.

Future Ready 40

Future Ready Secondary EdTech Survey 40

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. The full privacy evaluation and standard privacy report are available here.

Robotics 40

Robotics Policies Mobility Program Evaluation 40

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. The full privacy evaluation and standard privacy report are available here.

Robotics 40

Robotics Policies Mobility Program Evaluation 40

The Hechinger Report

MAY 20, 2020

None of the studies behind IXL’s or Matific’s research claims were designed well enough to offer reliable evidence of their products’ effectiveness, according to a team of researchers at Johns Hopkins University who catalog effective educational programs. The Gates Foundation is one of the many funders of The Hechinger Report.)

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Company Pearson E-rate Software 145

edWeb.net

MARCH 16, 2020

During one school year, random families received, via regular mail, four-five attendance reports—written at a fourth-grade reading level and in a language spoken at home—ranking their children’s attendance rates in comparison to those of their classmates’. Almost all took action as a result. Todd received his Ph.D.

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Policies Dropout Outcomes Comparison 52

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Last weeks reaction to the dismal scores on the nations report card, also known as NAEP, was familiar: panic and calls for reform. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to receive our comprehensive reporting directly in your inbox. Heres an alternative response: Just say nope to NAEP. Related: Become a lifelong learner.

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Policies Learning Program Evaluation Report 122

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 23, 2025

Students build a gummy bear structure in an after-school program run by Horizon Education Centers, in Cleveland. Credit: Kelly Field for The Hechinger Report For a sector accustomed to scraping by, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was like a winning lottery ticket. That works out to just 30 days for a three-hour program.

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E-rate Program Evaluation Report Outcomes 87