You Should Know

 

Relevant data and information in the hands of citizens and policymakers is a key to continuous improvement of the education system and student achievement in Idaho.A data-driven strategy guides the improvement of high quality instruction, increases in student standards and engagement, and the deployment of resources.The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation’s You Should Know Outcomes are:

  • Idaho citizens and policymakers use relevant data to improve student achievement
  •  The education system is more accountable, responsive and efficient

As education reform efforts increasingly focus on preparing students for success beyond high school, the quality and accessibility of high quality data is critical. More than ever, we need to rely on facts to drive decisions because of the complexity of the system and the real-time effects on students of all ages. At every level, from the individual school building to the statehouse, we need to know “what works” and fund accordingly. Data Facts

  • Limited data to track students beyond high school to know whether their school adequately prepared them for postsecondary education
  • Where a student resides limits their access to web-based education options
  • No consistent data set to identify the drop-out rate statewide
  • Idaho is ranked 50th on the 10 Essential Elements of a State Longitudinal Data System—the national standard (2008 Data Quality Campaign)

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