All About the How: Using Data for Desired Results In my first post about data, Demystifying Data-Driven Instruction, I stated that “the ability to leverage data in the form of leading indicators of learning, leveraging time differently, and leveraging technology to inform, influence, and impact teaching and learning” are critical to transformative impact at the classroom, school, and school system level. Similarly, in What Can Cereal Teach Us About Data, I posited a framework to select the “right” data, as well as a theory of action for professional learning to assist with building and sustaining a foundation for effective use of data. In this third and final installment of my blog series, I’ll now explore how to use data to achieve the results you desire. This isn’t intended to be a quick theoretical musing. Rather, I will build upon my previous posts and share insights resulting from the difficult, challenging, and rewarding work being done by incredibly dedicated educators. - See more from Dr. Firn at http://www.dreambox.com/blog/creating-a-data-driven-classroom-blog-series-3-of-3#sthash.3zeZfoEI.dpuf