It is often said that prior to third grade, students are learning to read, beginning in third grade they are reading to learn. Among other things, third grade reading proficiency is widely considered one of the most important predictors of a student’s likelihood to graduate high school and find success in their career.
Similarly, eighth grade math proficiency serves as a strong predictor of high school success and college entrance. These two measurements are fundamental indicators in our data dashboards, reflecting the vital stages of a student's academic journey. To view the detailed data and gain a deeper understanding of the trends, click the image below or visit our School Success data dashboard. Together, let's stay informed and empower our students for a brighter future. 🌟 Building Our Future Drives Change Through Data Access and Capacity Building!
Since 2018, BOF has been at the forefront, centralizing essential K-12 and community data. 📊 Our commitment to transparency shines through online dashboards, data walks, and presentations, fostering accessibility for all. 🔍 The creation of our online dashboards has developed data access, bringing scattered information into one accessible hub. Over the past year, they've been a go-to resource with 40 unique users and 200 views monthly, showcasing the power of consolidated insights for informed decision-making in our community. 🤝 BOF doesn't stop at data access; we actively integrate data coaching into Continuous Improvement cohorts for partner organizations. Participants gain skills necessary for effective data use - from collection methods to performance metric establishment. This holistic approach empowers partners, fostering continuous growth in our collective efforts. Together, we're shaping a future of informed decisions and meaningful progress! Explore our online dashboard here: https://www.buildingourfuturekc.org/data.html In this episode, we delve into BOF's Continuous Improvement Cohort, featuring representatives from three local organizations: April Gunther from KAFASI, Jasmine Alvarez from the LGBT Center of Southeast Wisconsin, and Jennifer Pain from Women and Children’s Horizon. These organizations received roughly 24 hours of training and coaching on the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Results Count framework, exploring crucial questions about their services. In the cohort we explored the answers to hard questions like, who is benefiting the least from your services? And from there identifying the reasons, deeply understanding them, and then developing solutions.
Tune in and be inspired by their dedication to continuous improvement. Don't forget to share this episode with your networks! Listen now here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/building-our-future-kc/episodes/Episode-26---BOFs-Continuous-Improvement-Cohort-e2bik29 #Partnerships #Success #Innovation #PodcastEpisode #TogetherWereBetter #Kenosha #BOF #CollectiveImpact #CommunityTransformation #ContinuousImprovement |
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