Planning and Design | Blog Post
2021
Creating an Evaluation Design That Allows for Flexibility
There is no better time than now to talk about the need for flexibility in evaluation design and implementation. It is natural...
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Management | Blog Post
2020
What is the best way to coordinate internal and external evaluation?
All ATE projects are required to allocate funds for external evaluation services. So, when it comes to internal and external evaluation, the...
Data Collection & Analysis, Engagement | Blog Post
2020
Tips for Building and Strengthening Stakeholder Relationships
Hello! I am Valerie Marshall, I work on a range of projects at The Evaluation Center, including EvaluATE, where I serve as...
Communication, Dissemination, & Use of Results | Blog Post
2020
Four Warning Signs of a Dusty Shelf Report
When was the last time your report influenced real-life decision-making? I used to write lengthy reports filled with statistical jargon. Important information...
Communication, Dissemination, & Use of Results | Blog Post
2020
Strategies for Communicating in Virtual Settings
We are Ouen and Jeffrey, the authors of the recently published resource “Effective Communication Strategies for Interviews and Focus Groups.” Thank you...
Data Collection & Analysis | Blog Post
2020
Examining STEM Participation Through an Equity Lens: Measurement and Recommendations
Hey there—my name is Tashera, and I’ve served as an external evaluator for dozens of STEM interventions and innovations. I’ve learned that...
Management | Blog Post
2020
Bending Our Evaluation and Research Studies to Reflect COVID-19
Conducting education research and evaluation during the season of COVID-19 may make you feel like you are the lone violinist playing tunes...
Planning and Design | Blog Post
2020
Shorten the Evaluation Learning Curve: Avoid These Common Pitfalls*
This EvaluATE blog is focused on getting started with evaluation. It’s oriented to new ATE principal investigators who are getting their projects...
Management | Blog Post
2020
Making the Most of Virtual Conferences: An Exercise in Evaluative Thinking
We at EvaluATE affectionately call the fall “conference season.” Both the ATE PI Conference and the American Evaluation Association’s annual conference usually...
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