The Challenge
The data we capture today in education paint only a partial picture of what students need to succeed in college, work, and life. Even our assessments of important academic skills aren’t useful enough for students and educators, and are too narrow in their scope.
The Opportunity
Imagine if we had rich, consistent data on how students and schools are doing—including in areas like critical thinking, social-emotional growth, engagement, and school culture. And imagine if educators and policymakers could more easily access and use that data to help schools improve.
Our Work
We’re working to support and urge schools, districts, and states to rethink the assessments they give, the data points they capture, and how they present clear, actionable information that supports school improvement efforts.
Featured Resources
Report • September 2024 • By Lars Esdal, with Addy Welch, Laura Potter, Mengchen Su, Sara Kemper, and Alyssa Parr
A Beacon, a Barometer, and a Bridge
Report • March 2023 • By Lars Esdal, Addie Welch, Sara Kemper, and Laura Potter
Seeing Opportunity with the Minnesota Student Survey
