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A Conceptual Framework for Data-Driven Decision Making
May 21, 2017Brian Gill, Brandon Coffee Borden, Kristin HallgrenLearn MoreThe Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which has funded four initiatives promoting strategicuse of data at the state and district levels (see appendix), requ…
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How leaders can support teachers with data-driven decision making
May 21, 2017Julie A. Marsh, Caitlin C. FarrellLearn MoreAs accountability systems have increased demands for evidence of student learning, the use of data in education has become more prevalent in many countries. Al…
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Illinois Instructions for Researchers Requesting Access to Personally Identifiable Information
May 20, 2017Learn MoreThe Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) collects and maintains a large amount of valuable data, andtakes seriously the responsibility of maintaining and u…
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Many States Collect Graduates’ Employment Information, but Clearer Guidance on Student Privacy Requirements Is Needed
May 14, 2017Learn MorePostsecondary education plays an important role in producing a skilled workforce able to compete in the global economy. Some stakeholders have suggested that c…
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Protecting Student Privacy in Research Projects
May 12, 2017Sheila KaplanLearn MoreWhile a great deal of attention has been paid recently to protecting the privacy of students’ personal information and education records, this resource argues …
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Student Privacy and Ed Tech (K-12) Research Briefing
May 10, 2017Learn MoreFoundational changes at the intersection of technology, society, law, and behavior are disrupting and energizing large institutions, impacting the educational …
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Integrating Approaches to Privacy across the Research Lifecycle: Long-term Longitudinal Studies
May 10, 2017Learn MoreThis report discusses the defining features of long-term longitudinal studies and the associated challenges for researchers tasked with collecting and analyzin…
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A Report on Building the Field of Learning Analytics for Personalized Learning at Scale
May 9, 2017Learn MoreThe research and associated report, conducted under the auspices of the Learning Analytics Workgroup, describe how education data could transform how students …
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Turning Data into Information: The Vital Role of Research in Improving Education (appendix with case studies)
May 9, 2017Learn MoreThis appendix offers a selection of of examples that are illustrative of the diversity of education research in terms of topic, scope, methodology, application…
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Turning Data Into Information: The Vital Role of Research in Improving Education
May 9, 2017Learn MoreThis report discusses the role data analysis and research play in determining what changes can improve educational programs or student outcomes.
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Top Information Security Concerns for Researchers
Apr 27, 2017Learn MoreQuestions Researchers should ask in order to protect the sensitivity of data they hold.
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Data Protection Contractual Language
Apr 27, 2017Learn MoreSample proposal and contract language for common themes related to data protection as well as practical guidance as to when and how to consider the themes when…