Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative

We are thrilled at the opportunity to share results from the first year of our evaluation of WIDA's professional learning offerings!

Learn more about the ways WIDA is empowering our educators here: wida.wisc.edu/grow

Dive into the full report to explore all our findings on student identification, cluster grouping, STEM instruction, and the sustainability of this vital work in addressing the excellence gap: wec.wceruw.org/documents/WE...

#wecuwmadison#culturalresponsiveness #STEM#evaluation #sustainability (4/4)

Over 57% of participants reported feeling "very prepared" to sustain SURGE practices after the grant concluded (see Figure 14, pg 45).

This powerful finding speaks to the deep impact of the professional development, the empowerment of educators, and lasting change created by the SURGE project.(3/4)

A major focus of the project's final year was sustainability. As we asked participating educators about their readiness to continue the program's equity-focused work, the results were inspiring. (2/4)

What happens when grant funding ends? It's a critical question for any project. We're proud to share a key finding from our SURGE Final Evaluation Report for Milwaukee Public Schools. (1/4)

It’s a fascinating look at the long-term impact of a major policy change on our schools and educators.

Check out the full working paper here: wcer.wisc.edu/docs/working... (3/3)

#Education #TeacherPay #Wisconsin #Act10 #EdPolicy

You might expect a big shift to performance-based pay, but we find many school districts have returned to traditional, seniority-based salary schedules.

We dive into the challenges of performance pay and the preferences of teachers themselves. (2/3)

What happened to teacher pay in Wisconsin after Act 10?

Our new study reveals some surprising trends in the decade since the law limited collective bargaining. (1/3)

Link to the story: wcer.wisc.edu/news/detail/...

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However, the story also sheds light on a serious issue: proposed federal budget cuts that would eliminate dedicated funding for these vital programs. We invite you to read the story to learn more about why these centers are so important for our communities and what the future may hold for them.(3/3)

Our research found that these after-school programs lead to better attendance, higher engagement in the classroom, and improved GPAs for students. These centers are a lifeline for nearly 20,000 kids across the state, many from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. (2/3)

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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently highlighted our work on the incredible impact of Wisconsin's 21st Century Community Learning Centers. (1/3)

Dive into the full report to explore the data, learn about the effective strategies used, and understand the impact on students, educators, and families: wec.wceruw.org/documents/WE...

#wecuwmadison #advancedlearning #culturalresponsiveness #STEM #grouping #evaluation #sustainability (3/3)

A key highlight is our analysis of Representation Indices (Table 5, page 21), which shows impressive achievements in the representation of Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and economically disadvantaged students compared to national trends. (2/3)

How can school districts effectively address the excellence gap in advanced learning? Our evaluation report on the SURGE project with Milwaukee Public Schools offers compelling insights. (1/3)

DPI launches interactive resource that showcases community learning centers' impact on students The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has launched a new interactive resource aimed to highlight the impact of community learning centers, illustrating support students receive through these…

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Want to know more about the positive impact of AGR? What's working best? 🤔 Dive into the full report to explore the data and findings: wec.wceruw.org/documents/WE...

#coaching #classsize #tutoring #achievementgap #evaluation (3/3)

What do #principals think? Overwhelmingly positive! Interviews show they see AGR making a real difference, especially in:
📈 Math and reading growth.
📚 Helping students who need it most. (2/3)

New report alert! 🚨 We are excited to share the latest results from our ongoing evaluation of Wisconsin's Achievement Gap Reduction (#AGR) program. (1/3)

The Michigan Association for Evaluation conference is here!🚀

Will you be joining us for Dr. Hazel Symonette's keynote? Don't miss her insights on servant leadership and evaluation, May 16th!👉 maeeval.org/2025-Confere...

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When teachers were asked about advice they would give to future participants, a common theme was that teachers should trust their students to handle the material.

See detailed insights and data: go.wisc.edu/semyw9

#socialstudies #professionaldevelopment #evaluation (2/2)

📢 Key advice from teachers in our latest report: Trust your students to navigate complex discussions.

Our newest report explores strategies for discussing current and contested issues in educational settings. (1/2)

Want to learn more about how mentorship can transform academic careers? Check out the full report here: wec.wceruw.org/documents/WEC-… #highered #mentoring #coaching #facultymentoring #professionaldevelopment #careerdevelopment #evaluation (5/5)

This increased clarity is a huge benefit, empowering faculty to navigate their careers with confidence and purpose. The report also details other positive outcomes, including improved work-life balance and increased confidence for both mentors and mentees. (4/5)

Another key finding: Mentors and Mentees reported significantly increased clarity on the promotion process after participating in the program. This means junior faculty are gaining a clearer understanding of the path to career advancement, thanks to the guidance and support of their mentors. (3/5)

The program was designed to help junior faculty members develop their careers and achieve their professional goals, including training mentors, pairing them with mentees, and coaching mentees through the promotion process. (2/5)

We are excited to share more results from our evaluation of a faculty mentoring program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Medicine! (1/5)

Why the differences? What's working best? 🤔 Dive into the full report to explore the data and findings: wec.wceruw.org/documents/WE...

#coaching #classsize #tutoring #achievementgap #evaluation (3/3)

Figure 2 reveals:
▶️ For all students, reading scores increased by 1.62 points and math scores by 2.89 points.
▶️ For students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (FRL), reading scores increased by 2.19 points, while math scores increased by 0.94 points. (2/3)

📢 We are excited to share more results from our ongoing evaluation of Wisconsin's Achievement Gap Reduction (#AGR) program.

The report, which analyzed data from 400 schools and over 70,000 students, shows that AGR is having some interesting impacts on test scores. (1/3)