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Putting Data to Use in Education (and Beyond)

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of “listening” in on a Twitter chat focused on the use and sharing of data to improve educational outcomes for kids. My interest in the conversation was two-fold. For one, it offered me the opportunity to learn more about educational effectiveness and measurement, topics about which I am increasingly curious. Additionally, and more relevant to this post, it occurred to me that the ideas and lessons shared might be of value not only to those involved with education, but also to those interested in the application of technology and data in the broader nonprofit and social services communities.
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