Is Your Assessment Data Telling The Same Story?

Data is one of the most powerful tools in education — but what happens when different data sources tell different stories? Which numbers do you trust, and how do you use them to actually improve outcomes for students? Bellwether's Andrew J. Rotherham is joined by Dr. Kristen Huff of Curriculum Associates, Lesley Muldoon of the National Assessment Governing Board, and Dr. Zachary Warner of the New York State Education Department to unpack why education data sources often conflict — and how school and district leaders can navigate it. What you'll learn: The key data sources schools and districts rely on — and how they differ Why results from different assessments may contradict each other How to interpret conflicting data without losing confidence in measurement Practical guidance for using data to drive classroom improvement 🔗 More on measurement and continuous improvement: bellwether.org/focus-areas/measurement-and-continuous-improvement/