Welcome to Measure UP: The Podcast for Transformational School Leaders where we talk about better measurement for better decisions.

This week we finish our series exploring the Blue Ribbon Commission Report on Graduation Measures in NYS and take a look at the "research" informing this massive (proposed) overhaul of education in the state. Are the methods used to inform these high-stakes decisions sufficient? Listen to or watch this episode and tell us what you think at hello@allabreveconsulting.com!

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To get a copy of "Your School Sucks: Why Schools Fail to Measure Up and What to Do About It" visit https://a.co/d/bI8Nl0G

To learn more, visit www.yourschoolsucks.com.

Welcome to Measure UP: The Podcast for Transformational School Leaders where we talk about better measurement for better decisions.

This week the Blue Ribbon Commission presented more details about its recommendations including a proposed timeline for implementation to the NYS Board of Regents. In this episode, we explore the measurement challenges that could be expected within the next few years across the state and what your school can do today in anticipation of a potential education overhaul.

A copy of the slide deck presented to the Board of Regents can be found at: https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/graduation-measures-initiative.pdf

To sign up for the Feb 2025 cohort of the Measure UP Mastermind, visit www.yourschoolsucks.com.

To get a copy of "Your School Sucks: Why Schools Fail to Measure Up and What to Do About It" visit https://a.co/d/bI8Nl0G

To learn more, visit www.yourschoolsucks.com.

Welcome to the Measure UP: The Podcast for Transformational School Leaders where we talk about better measurement for better decisions.

In this episode, Dr. Nicole Alioto starts a multi-part discussion of the NYS Blue Ribbon Commission Report on Graduation Measures. When data are analyzed and reported using improper techniques, school leaders like you are at risk for making bad decisions. Join Nicole and see how ice cream and the weather relate to this topic.

For a copy of Nicole's book, Your School Sucks: Why Schools Fail to Measure Up and What to Do About It go to https://a.co/d/dSTCtGU

For more about Your School Sucks and the Measure UP Mastermind, visit http://www.yourschoolsucks.com

For a copy of the Blue Ribbon Commission June report, visit https://www.nysed.gov/grad-measures/nys-blue-ribbon-commission-graduation-measures

To learn more, visit www.yourschoolsucks.com.

Welcome to the first episode of Measure UP: The Podcast for Transformational School Leaders where we talk about better measurement for better decisions.

In this episode, Dr. Nicole Alioto explores some survey design problems that lead to errors in decision-making.

When survey data are based on bad design, school leaders like you are at risk for making bad decisions. Join Nicole and see how Pulp Fiction and Schoolhouse Rock relate to this topic.

For a copy of Nicole's book, Your School Sucks: Why Schools Fail to Measure Up and What to Do About It go to https://a.co/d/dSTCtGU

For more about Your School Sucks and the Measure UP Mastermind, visit http://www.yourschoolsucks.com

To learn more, visit www.yourschoolsucks.com.

Are your efforts to transform school measuring up?

The Measure UP podcast will help education leaders identify what measurement-related obstacles are adding error into decision-making and learn strategies to remove those obstacles so students (and staff) can be successful. Each brief episode will share an issue we've encountered in higher education or K-12 and share how to resolve it.

Join us weekly for an exploration of this important topic so you can accomplish your institutional goals!

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To learn more, visit www.yourschoolsucks.com.