"We can have an evidence-based educational system, where decisions are made with intention over intuition, where new teaching strategies are not just theorized, but tested and improved upon." youtube.com/watch?v=6K0v_g…

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📚 Research is the key to creating better curriculum that truly meets the needs of students! 🔍 By using evidence-based insights, we can identify what works, refine our teaching strategies, and adapt lessons for diverse learners. matthewbcourtney.com/research-and-c…

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🔍 Action research empowers educators to identify challenges, implement solutions, and evaluate the impact—all within their own classrooms and schools. matthewbcourtney.com/actionresearch

🛠️ By embedding continuous improvement efforts into our daily routines, we make progress a habit, not just a goal.

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This mindset defines evidence-empowered educators who go beyond the status quo to make a real difference. 📚 By embracing research, data, and continuous improvement, they set themselves apart, creating classrooms where every decision is informed and every student is supported.

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💥 Evidence-empowered leaders know that talk is cheap—it's time to put up or shut up. 🗣️ To truly lead the way, they don’t just preach the importance of data and research—they show their work, demonstrating how evidence drives their decisions and actions.

By visualizing trends, identifying outliers, and exploring relationships within the data, teachers can make informed decisions that target specific student needs, refine instruction, and improve overall outcomes. matthewbcourtney.com/edaintheclassr…

Over-the-fence decision-making happens when school leaders choose interventions based on what neighboring schools are doing rather than what research shows is effective. youtube.com/watch?v=a4J3dB…

"We stand on the precipice of a new era in education, an era of evidence-based education. It doesn’t have to be a dream. It can be the reality. A reality that each of us can usher in, one professional at a time." youtube.com/watch?v=6K0v_g…

Systematically investigating the barriers to school improvement is crucial for meaningful progress. Without a deep understanding of the root causes, any solution is just a guess.

Statistical significance tells us if a result is likely due to chance, but it doesn’t always mean the impact is meaningful in practice. matthewbcourtney.com/significancs-v…

Continuous improvement in schools is a never-ending process because education is dynamic, and the needs of students, educators, and communities are constantly evolving. matthewbcourtney.com/continuous-imp…

Action research is one of the few professional learning methods proven to have lasting impact and the power to change behaviors over the long term. matthewbcourtney.com/actionresearch

"Over the fence decision making" relies on informal conversations and anecdotal evidence, often lacking depth and accuracy. It contrasts with evidence-based decision making, which is driven by systematically collected data and research. youtube.com/watch?v=a4J3dB…

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Knowledge is always evolving, with new research, discoveries, and insights constantly refining what we know.