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How to Use Data Driven Instruction in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today we'll dive deep into the transformative power of data analytics for your classroom! Think data is just for statisticians or administrators? Think again! So if you want to elevate your teaching and empower your students, this episode is a must-listen.

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Majority of districts now meet FCC’s school internet connectivity goal

eSchool News

The annual report, now in its fourth and final iteration, includes findings on the nation’s progress toward meeting the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) bandwidth goal of 1 Mbps per student and combating a lack of internet access–and the effects of lack of internet access–for students. “A Key points: U.S. per megabit.

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Here’s why anecdotes are as important as data in edtech decisions

eSchool News

Yet, when it comes to edtech, the consensus industry-wide is that recommendations from your peers mean nothing when compared to data points. There are three main reasons why this occurs: Data isn’t always reliable. The data doesn’t align with a district’s reality. Data can be used as a deflection tactic.

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How data empowers our district to align teaching with student needs

eSchool News

Windsor puts a premium on SEL, hiring dedicated resources to support students and teachers, and transforming the educational experience with data. Data generated by this brief questionnaire helps our educators screen, assess, guide intervention planning, monitor progress and evaluate outcomes related to SEL.

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One District’s Blueprint for Data-Infused High-Impact Tutoring

edWeb.net

The district also developed goals focusing on increasing the percentage of students at the “Meets Grade Level” score on the STAAR assessment. The district meets weekly with partners, students rate tutors, and the tutors provide feedback on students. Sessions are monitored to make sure student needs are met and the plan is followed.

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Should You Cancel Teacher Data Team Meetings? You Might Be Surprised (SmartBrief)

Edthena

Teacher data team meetings are often a popular form of teacher professional development. Discussing student assessment data together with the grade team or department seems like a great idea. The research revealed that teacher data team meetings are rarely helpful in improving teacher practice or student outcomes.

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10 tips for making sure data meetings are actually useful

The Cornerstone for Teachers

This article is written by Truth for Teachers writer Melissa Forbes. I recently asked several colleagues what they think of data meetings. Here are a few, which probably won’t surprise you, either: “I love the idea of data meetings. Our team hasn’t bought into the idea that analyzing data is good for our kids.”.

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