Laying Groundwork for a Data Culture: A Case Study

• In Event: Understanding Educational Practitioner Data Use

Abstract

This qualitative case study draws on survey, interview, and observational data to explore conceptual frameworks of data culture in enacted practice. We focus on early efforts to establish data culture and practices in one rural Catholic K-8 elementary school. Our findings provide a nuanced understanding of some of the steps associated with building a data culture, illuminate specific strategies and practical routines that help lay the groundwork for a data culture, and describe some of the challenges leaders and teachers face as they begin this important and shared work.

Authors

• Julie W. Dallavis, University of Notre Dame

• Mary Frances Jones, University of Notre Dame