Frontline Blog

Often in my work with school districts, I’m asked about how to create a habit of incorporating data analytics into a regular routine. I hear a variety of challenges when discussing this idea with districts, but the one that comes up most often is a lack of time. Most of us work in environments where we regularly have more work to get done than we have time in the day. Instinctively, we continually make choices on what to prioritize and work on — often focusing on tasks that add the most value relative to the effort required. Unfortunately for some, incorporating the use of data and analytics within tasks gets set aside. Working with hundreds of school districts across the country, I’ve found there are three keys to successfully incorporating data and analytics into a routine — and receive a huge return on your efforts.