March 17, 2026 | Mr. Talbot Bielefeldt
Using Standards in Evaluation
In my area of work, educational evaluation, standards refer to desired behaviors, skills, or measurable knowledge. I like standards. If I disagree...
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February 10, 2026 | Dr. Shalee Hodgson, Dr. Luis Pérez
Enhancing Survey Accessibility: Lessons from the NSF ATE RECITE Project
As evaluators of federally funded projects, we know that ensuring broad participation in research and evaluation is essential for capturing diverse perspectives...
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February 10, 2025 | Brianna Dines
Using Student Survey and Placement Data in (cue drums) The Real World
VARIED ANNOUNCER VOICES: This is the true story … of two institutions picked to work together on a grant … and have...
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February 10, 2025 | Ph.D., Joe Brobst, Ph.D.
Don’t Bore Us, Get to the Chorus: Singing the Songs of Evaluation Data
Growing up, I spent hours riding around in my parents’ car with the radio tuned to “Oldies 98,” pumping out the sweet...
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January 10, 2025 | Dr. Jennifer Gruber
Measuring Complex Constructs in Evaluation Contexts
Complex constructs that represent thoughts (e.g., attitudes) or multifaceted skills (e.g., creativity) are difficult to measure in applied evaluation contexts, such as...
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