Unlocking the Power of Data in Schools

Educators today have access to more student data than ever before, but making sense of that data—and using it to drive real change—can be overwhelming. Too often, student performance and attendance data are buried in spreadsheets, static reports, or complex dashboards that require significant time and expertise to navigate.

That’s where DATA+, the educator’s Dashboard Assistant, comes in. Built into SOLVED’s school data dashboards, DATA+ simplifies data analysis, turning raw numbers into clear, actionable insights that teachers and school leaders can use instantly.

The Power of Seeing Data Clearly

Understanding student data isn’t just about having access—it’s about making sense of it quickly. According to the Harvard Data Science Review, effective data visualization helps educators identify patterns and trends faster, leading to better decision-making (Zhang & Patel, 2021).

With DATA+, educators don’t have to sift through rows of numbers or generate complicated reports. Instead, they can:

✅ Ask a simple question (e.g., "Which students are struggling in math this grading period?")
✅ Receive a clear, visualized answer—charts, graphs, and summaries designed for easy interpretation
✅ Take immediate action—adjust instruction, flag students for support, or communicate with families

A well-designed data experience removes the guesswork and empowers educators to act with confidence.

Transforming Insights into Action

Having data is one thing—knowing what to do with it is another. DATA+ ensures that insights aren’t just informative but actionable.

A study from the Data Quality Campaign (2022) found that while 90% of teachers believe student data is essential for instruction, only 56% feel confident using it effectively. This gap highlights the need for tools like DATA+ that simplify the process.

For example:

🔹 Spotting Trends Quickly
A teacher notices that a group of students has declining attendance over the past month. With DATA+, they can instantly compare attendance and performance data to see if there’s a connection—and intervene before students fall further behind.

🔹 Identifying At-Risk Students
A principal wants to know which students are at risk of failing based on recent assessments. Instead of running complex queries, they simply ask DATA+ and receive a visual breakdown of students who need additional support.

🔹 Evaluating Instructional Impact
A department head wants to assess whether a new teaching strategy is improving student outcomes. With DATA+, they can instantly compare test scores before and after the intervention, making it easy to determine effectiveness.

By turning raw data into clear, meaningful stories, DATA+ helps educators move from data overload to data-driven action.

Seamless Integration for Effortless Access

Because DATA+ is fully integrated with a school’s Student Information System (SIS), it delivers real-time data without the hassle of manual uploads or extra logins. That means:

✔ Always up-to-date insights—No more outdated reports
✔ Less time searching, more time teaching—Get answers in seconds
✔ One centralized place for student data—No more jumping between multiple systems

By eliminating barriers to data access, DATA+ ensures that educators can spend less time analyzing and more time supporting students.

Empowering Schools with Smarter, Faster Decisions

The best data tools don’t just collect information—they make it understandable and actionable. DATA+ does exactly that by:

📊 Visualizing student performance and attendance trends
📝 Providing clear insights in response to simple questions
🎯 Helping teachers and leaders make timely, informed decisions

At a time when educators are being asked to do more with less, tools like DATA+ ensures they have the support they need to make smarter, faster, and more effective decisions—every single day.

References

• Data Quality Campaign. (2022). Teacher Data Use Survey: Are Educators Getting the Information They Need? Retrieved from www.dataqualitycampaign.org
• Zhang, L., & Patel, R. (2021). How Data Visualization Enhances Decision-Making in Education. Harvard Data Science Review, 3(2).

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