TY - JOUR
T1 - Editorial article for the special issue on data-based decision making around the world
T2 - From policy to practice to results
AU - Schildkamp, Kim
AU - Ehren, Melanie
AU - Lai, Mei Kuin
PY - 2012/6/1
Y1 - 2012/6/1
N2 - This editorial article briefly examines the importance of data-based decision making. It discusses the definition as well as rationale for data-based decision making, its purposes, the use of data at different levels of the educational system, and possible promoting and hindering factors of effective data use. It also examines the effects of data use, intended effects (e.g., increased student achievement), as well as unintended consequences (e.g., cheating with tests). We end with suggestions for new research priorities.
AB - This editorial article briefly examines the importance of data-based decision making. It discusses the definition as well as rationale for data-based decision making, its purposes, the use of data at different levels of the educational system, and possible promoting and hindering factors of effective data use. It also examines the effects of data use, intended effects (e.g., increased student achievement), as well as unintended consequences (e.g., cheating with tests). We end with suggestions for new research priorities.
KW - accountability
KW - data systems
KW - data-based decision making
KW - district policies
KW - leadership
KW - professional learning communities
KW - school improvement
KW - strategic use
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U2 - 10.1080/09243453.2011.652122
DO - 10.1080/09243453.2011.652122
M3 - Editorial
AN - SCOPUS:84859590154
VL - 23
SP - 123
EP - 131
JO - School Effectiveness and School Improvement
JF - School Effectiveness and School Improvement
SN - 0924-3453
IS - 2
ER -