Data Wise, Third Edition: Educators Collaborating So Each Learner Thrives

Transform your school into an equitable learning environment where every student thrives with this proven, Harvard-developed data inquiry framework trusted by educators worldwide.

From the Harvard Graduate School of Education comes the definitive guide that's revolutionizing how educators use data to eliminate inequities and boost student achievement. This third edition of Data Wise delivers a research-backed, eight-step collaborative inquiry process that empowers teachers, principals, and school leaders to transform raw data into actionable strategies for equity and continuous improvement. 

Authors Kathryn Parker Boudett and Candice Bocala combine rigorous methodology with real-world applications, showing how the ACE Habits of Mind (Action, Assessment, Adjustment, Collaboration, Evidence) create lasting institutional change. Whether you're addressing achievement gaps in K-12 classrooms, leading professional learning initiatives, or driving district-wide reform, this field-tested approach provides the practical tools and mindset shifts needed to ensure every learner receives the support they deserve.

Key Features and Benefits: 

• Proven 8-Step Data Inquiry Process - Research-based framework used successfully in schools worldwide to identify inequities and improve learning outcomes 
• Equity-Focused Methodology - Updated strategies specifically designed to address systemic barriers and create rigorous learning opportunities for all students 
• ACE Habits of Mind Framework - Disciplined thinking approach that fosters collaboration, evidence-based decision making, and continuous adjustment 
• Real-World Case Studies and Stories - Practical examples from actual schools demonstrating successful implementation across diverse educational settings 
• Comprehensive Implementation Guide - Step-by-step instructions for teachers, counselors, principals, and district leaders to integrate data inquiry into daily practice 
   

Ready to create meaningful change in your school or district? Order Data Wise, Third Edition today and join thousands of educators who are using evidence and collaboration to ensure every student succeeds.

Kathryn Parker Boudett is senior lecturer on education and executive director of the Data Wise Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She teaches degree-program and professional education courses that focus on coaching with equity in mind and using evidence and collaborative time well. Her other books include System Wise, Meeting Wise, and Data Wise in Action. Candice Bocala is a lecturer on education and research director of the Data Wise Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She teaches degree-program and professional education courses about continuous improvement, leadership and facilitation, using evidence, and program evaluation. She is the coauthor of The Internal Coherence Framework.