The Afterschool Learning at a Distance: Key Themes and Promising Practices

The Afterschool Learning at a Distance: Key Themes and Promising Practices describes the experiences and practices of Genesee Intermediate School District: Brides to Success’ (GISD) Team Leads and direct staff serving children and families after substantially redesigning afterschool programming due to the COVID-19 crisis. While the original evaluation plan was to do a (second) round … Continue reading The Afterschool Learning at a Distance: Key Themes and Promising Practices

Measure Once, Cut Twice: Using Data For Continuous and Impact Evaluation in Education Programs

Frustration and confusion often occur when practitioners require detailed information about program processes for continuous quality improvement (CQI) while policy-makers require evidence of outcome effects for accountability and funding.  Impact studies are often preferred over continuous improvement studies, but they seldom offer useful information to practitioners.  Per the conference theme, this situation leads to a … Continue reading Measure Once, Cut Twice: Using Data For Continuous and Impact Evaluation in Education Programs