LibGuides: ED-7055 v2: Module 5 Resources

Module 5 Resources

Equity in Data-Driven Decision-Making
Dodman, S. L., DeMulder, E. K., View, J. L., Stribling, S. M., & Brusseau, R. (2022). I knew it was a problem before, but did I really?: Engaging teachers in data use for equity. Journal of Educational Change. Advanced Online Publication.

Article discussing how equity needs to guide data-driven decision making.

Making the Right Decisions by Charles Joseph; Douglas Fiore
ISBN: 9781317923152
Publication Date: 2013-10-02
This book provides a road map for school leaders as they engage in their single most important leadership skill: decision making. With practical examples, it demonstrates how to create a positive school culture, spur school improvement, and make decisions in the context of NCLB.
Read Chapter 11

The decision making tree - A simple to way to visualize a decision
Decision Innovation. (2020). The decision making tree - A simple to way to visualize a decision. Decision Innovation.
This resource can be used to explore how to create a decision making tree and how this visual representation can be valuable in brainstorming sessions.
The influence of local politics on educational decisions
Bigham, G., & Ray, J. (2012). The influence of local politics on educational decisions. Current Issues in Education, 15(2), 1-11.
The authors explored how decisions can impact education systems, depending on how the decisions were made. The study explores decisions with political leanings as compared to data-driven information.