Data is ubiquitous and inseparable from the human experience. It constantly informs and transforms our interactions, decisions, and understanding. If the total amount of all the data created daily was printed on paper, it would fill a library the size of 110 Libraries of Congress (Johnston, 2012; Duarte, 2024). As a senior research consultant for an education market research and social impact consulting firm, I have guided professional learning organizations in implementing continuous improvement strategies and frameworks while researching data-driven decision-making. This has fueled my enthusiasm about the transformative power of data in education and learning. Schools and the broader education system can benefit by embracing a data-backed culture that integrates science into decision-making, grounded in evidence rather than assumptions. This is essential for continuous
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Tochi is a Senior Associate at EdSolutions, where she helps foundations and mission-driven organizations make smart education investments that boost student success. Her diverse experiences include work-based learning, early childhood, scholarship administration, high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), and continuous improvement gained through roles at organizations like the British Council, BCG Foundation, Illinois Board of Higher Education, and Columbia University. Tochi holds an MPA from Columbia University and a BSc in Education from the University of Benin and is passionate about making quality learning accessible, impactful, and enjoyable for all students.
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