What do the Data Say? Closing the Achievement Gap with SchoolMatters.com

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Learn how to use Standard & Poor’s online tools and analytical reports to easily mine the academic, demographic, and financial data for the schools and districts in every state on SchoolMatters.com, a free, public Web site. This hands-on session will show you how to use the resources available on SchoolMatters.com to identify your school or district’s challenges and find better performing “peers” from which you can learn effective practices for improving student performance. Come and learn how the graphing, search and comparison tools on SchoolMatters.com can help you educate, empower, and engage your community around school reform efforts.

Presenter:
Vanessa Arriola, Research Assistant, Standard & Poor’s School Evaluation Services, Washington, DC