| Title: |
'Embracing the Essence of Student Voice...Then Doing Something with the Data': One District's Critical Use of Evidence |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Addison Duane (ORCID 0000-0002-0105-1235); Quinn Hafen (ORCID 0000-0003-0832-298X); Luca Morales; Tiffany M. Jones (ORCID 0000-0002-7884-1155); Valerie B. Shapiro (ORCID 0000-0003-4493-8829) |
| Source: |
Journal of Educational Change. 2025 26(1):119-141. |
| Availability: |
Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
23 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Data Use; Student Attitudes; School Surveys; School Culture; Educational Change; Student School Relationship; School Community Relationship; Educational Research; Educational Improvement |
| DOI: |
10.1007/s10833-024-09515-y |
| ISSN: |
1389-2843; 1573-1812 |
| Abstract: |
School climate surveys are frequently used to collect information about student experiences in school. Less is known about how educators use survey data after survey administration. This paper explores one school district's critical use of evidence to promote equitable change. We conducted eight semi-structured interviews with district and school leaders to investigate their uses of evidence. Through our qualitative, reflexive thematic analysis, we generated six themes: (1) using evidence to provide a common language; (2) bringing attention to trends to shift staff understanding of problems, (3) making structural changes, (4) planning for professional learning, (5) following up directly with students, and (6) engaging with the community. Findings illustrate how education leaders can apply a critical lens to their generation and use of evidence. We explore how the strategic use of evidence is needed to advance the broader goal of fostering school change and improving school climate for all students. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1460719 |
| Database: |
ERIC |