Measuring to Improve

“This volume provides clear guidance for developing practical measures as essential resources for disciplined, locally responsive educational innovation and improvement. But it goes further by providing compelling examples of empowered educators using practical measures to advance educational access, quality, and equity.” - Donald J. Peurach, professor of educational policy, leadership, and innovation, University of Michigan“In a field where ‘research to practice’ remains a common refrain, this book offers a rare window into truly bi-directional collaborations between researchers and practitioners. It addresses the complexities of developing measures of improvement that are not only valid and meaningful to users but also feasible to collect. A gift from the pioneers of improvement research, this book serves as a valuable guide for those who seek to follow in their footsteps.” - M. Suzanne Donovan, executive director, SERP Institute“Measuring to Improve is a significant contribution to supporting improvement in education. In trying to engage in continuous improvement, the lack of available and practical measures is a big stumbling block. I loved reading about new measurements and how those measures were created.” - Ben Daley, president, High Tech High Graduate School of Education“A powerful book that shows how practical measurement can drive systemic change for equity. Through real-world cases, this volume shows how researchers, educators, and leaders can collaborate to uncover and act on what’s inside the ‘black box’ of teaching and student support to improve outcomes for all students at scale.” - William Penuel, distinguished professor and cofounder of the inquiryHub, University of Colorado Boulder