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Using Data to Improve Schools What's Working Using Data to Improve Schools: What's Working This publication was created with editorial assistance from KSA-Plus Communications in Arlington, Va. This report was produced in whole or part with funds from the Office of Educational Research and Improvement, Department of Education, under award # R215 U99. 0019. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Education. About AASA. The American Association of School Administrators, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for over 14,000 educational leaders across the United States and in other countries. AASA's mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children. ii Foreword School system leaders are discovering the power of data for promoting school improvement.

the forefront of their decision-making. Until recently, they collected data only because gathering this information was mandated by the state in return for funding. Rarely were data used to analyze whether children were learning at grade level, teachers were using sound instructional practices or parents were pleased with the quality of schools.

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