10 Things You Always Wanted To Know About Data-Driven Decision Making

10 Things You Always Wanted To Know About Data-Driven Decision Making - "While data alone won't provide school leaders with the finesse, experience, and intuition needed to get kids on the right learning path, a growing number of administrators are convinced that the data-driven decision-making (D3M) process can fundamentally change education—from our understanding of what really works with kids to administrative processes and professional development. To assist you in getting your head around the realities and ramifications of data-driven decision making (and, yes, to make the subject a bit livelier), we've compiled this list of 10 truths. Some of these things will entice you; others will surprise you; a couple are sure to momentarily paralyze you. But, at least, now you know."