The Massachusetts Department of Early and Secondary Education uses trajectories to project anticipated progress on college and career readiness goals.
Delivery Principle: 3B - Set Targets and Trajectories
Kentucky's Commissioner of Education, Dr. Terry Holliday, garnered support for the state's College and Career Readiness goal by asking all local districts to sign a pledge committing to improving college and career readiness in their schools, then effectively communicating the moral purpose of this pledge throughout the state.
Delivery Principle: 5B- Communicate the Delivery Message
With Microsoft Excel and a bit of ingenuity, Massachusetts creates a powerful catalyst for data-driven decision-making in K-12 districts.
Delivery Principle: 2A - Evaluate Past and Present Performance
The University of Puerto Rico system boosted enrollment by approximately 3,000 students between 2006 and 2009, all while maintaining its academic admissions standards.
Delivery Principle: 2B - Understand Drivers of Performance and Relevant System Activities
The K-12 system uses a creative series of "what-if" analyses to create ambitious but realistic targets that are accepted by 90% of districts.
Delivery Principle: 3B - Set Targets & Trajectories