Spurred on by the Obama administration, U.S. school systems are making significant progress in using student achievement data to drive continuous improvement. But a recent report from the U.S. Department of Education suggests that educators are still looking for examples of how best to connect data to instruction, underscoring the need for more professional development focused on best practices in data-driven improvement.
With the generous support of CompassLearning, we’ve put together this collection of stories from our archives that address this important topic. As you explore these resources, we hope you’ll find ideas to help you bolster your staff development programs in your own district.
—The Editors