Analysis, Assessment, Education and Program Evaluation

Utah STEM Action Center Releases Exemplar Statewide Program Evaluation

MIND Research Institute

MARCH 5, 2021

A new bar has been set for state-grants-funded digital math programs evaluation. The Utah STEM Action Center has released its 2020 annual report , which includes the results of their comprehensive statewide program evaluation. Utah’s commitment to rigor.

Program Evaluation

Program Evaluation STEM Analysis Software

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 Outcomes Data Assessment

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

Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

Secretary of Education Richard W. ” 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. the more detailed program rules, as determined by the U.S.

Policies

Policies Technology Program Evaluation Education

With Budget Cuts Looming, Here’s How Districts Will Decide What to Keep or Cut

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

Evidence-based Investments There is a long-standing interest in spending academic intervention funds on programs with a record of success. As a part of this, schools should invest in services that build the relationship between educators and families.” But that’s likely to change when budgets get tight.

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Policies EdTech Program Evaluation Outcomes

Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

The Hechinger Report

MAY 20, 2020

School closures in all 50 states have sent educators and parents alike scrambling to find online learning resources to keep kids busy and productive at home. In 2002, federal education law began requiring schools to spend federal dollars on research-based products only. Video: Sarah Butrymowicz. But they are all misleading.

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Company Pearson E-rate Software

Let Evidence Guide the Solutions to Student Absenteeism

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. Chronic absenteeism emerged as a top indicator that affects students’ educational experiences. Join the Community.

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The dark side of education research: widespread bias

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 18, 2019

Now, scholars are detecting the same type of biases in the education product industry — even in a federally curated collection of research that’s supposed to be of the highest quality. Higher Education. The study, “ Do Developer-Commissioned Evaluations Inflate Effect Sizes? Choose as many as you like.

Education

Education Study Analysis Industry

Michigan School Administrators’ Journey Toward Increased Equity and Inclusion

edWeb.net

MAY 27, 2021

She worked with Dr. Griffin on the development of what became a professional learning project designed to prepare educators to engage with students in deep dialogues about race and other equity issues. And equally important is determining all the assessments and grading are free of bias and accurately reflect student mastery.

Professional Learning

Professional Learning Elementary Policies Assessment

Why You Need More Than "One Good Study" To Evaluate EdTech

MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 16, 2018

You probably wouldn’t be surprised to hear that every education technology (edtech) publisher says their product works, and they all have some sort of supporting evidence. Yet just that one piece of "gold standard" evidence is often considered good enough by educators when making a purchasing decision. But it shouldn’t be.

Study

Study EdTech Program Evaluation Assessment

5 Principles for Evaluating State Test Scores

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

But as Mitch Slater, Co-Founder and CEO of Levered Learning, pointed out in his edWebinar “ A Little Data is a Dangerous Thing: What State Test Score Summaries Do and Don’t Say About Student Learning,” looking at data from one set of assessment scores without context is virtually meaningless.

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Bring Science to Life: The Impact of Video Game Simulations

edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2020

Three-dimensional learning – The standards are based in three learning dimensions central to science and engineering education: Practices, the behaviors of scientists and engineers. Disciplinary core ideas that focus science curricula, instruction, and assessments on the most important aspects of science. The Game Connection.

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Video Analysis Program Evaluation Game-Based Learning

Debunking the ‘Gold Standard’ Myths in Edtech Efficacy

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

Few can offer buyers independent assessments of the value of their products, even if those same entrepreneurs have sweated and toiled to build great wares. Everyone, whether an educator, an entrepreneur or a parent, should want edtech products that are effective—ones that genuinely help students learn.

EdTech

EdTech Company Outcomes Study

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.

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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.

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Study eBook EdTech Common Core

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Utah STEM Action Center Releases Exemplar Statewide Program Evaluation

Empowering Community Perspectives in Evaluation Research

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

With Budget Cuts Looming, Here’s How Districts Will Decide What to Keep or Cut

Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

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The dark side of education research: widespread bias

Michigan School Administrators’ Journey Toward Increased Equity and Inclusion

Why You Need More Than "One Good Study" To Evaluate EdTech

5 Principles for Evaluating State Test Scores

Bring Science to Life: The Impact of Video Game Simulations

Debunking the ‘Gold Standard’ Myths in Edtech Efficacy

IES Selects ST Math for Replication Studies

IES Selects ST Math for Replication Studies

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