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Utah STEM Action Center Releases Exemplar Statewide Program Evaluation

MIND Research Institute

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.

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Edtech Data Improves Purchases and Student Performance

edWeb.net

Rather than rely solely on randomized controlled trials, generally considered the “gold standard” for medical treatments, the MIND approach emphasizes the use of publicly available schoolwide performance data that can be matched to specific schools and types of students. Evaluating the Evaluation Process.

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ST Math Results & Impact

MIND Research Institute

When discussing research that evaluates edtech program effectiveness, we need to talk less about access to it and more about the nature of the information itself. Traditionally, edtech evaluation has been made up of scarce data and insufficient credible information about the efficacy of its program.

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

Doug Levin

” 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.

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5 Principles for Evaluating State Test Scores

edWeb.net

Looking at proficiency data. For better or worse, standardized test scores are simple for anyone to access, typically a link or two away on the web. Prior to looking at data, educators need to avoid two major pitfalls. To combat these data pitfalls, Slater adheres to 5 Data Principles. It’s] the power of and.

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IES Selects ST Math for Replication Studies

MIND Research Institute

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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IES Selects ST Math for Replication Studies

MIND Research Institute

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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