Street Data: Equity, Pedagogy, and School Transformation

"Street Data: A Next-Generation Model for Equity, Pedagogy, and School Transformation" presents a groundbreaking approach to data-driven decision-making in education, emphasizing equity, pedagogy, and transformative school practices. Authored by leading experts in education, this first edition introduces the concept of "street data" as a powerful tool for understanding and addressing the diverse needs of students in today's schools.

The book begins by challenging traditional notions of data analysis in education, arguing for a more holistic and culturally responsive approach to data collection, interpretation, and action. Drawing inspiration from critical pedagogy and community-based research, "Street Data" proposes a new model that centers on the voices, experiences, and realities of students, families, and communities.

Key features of "Street Data" include:

Foundations of Street Data: Explore the theoretical underpinnings of street data, including critical pedagogy, cultural relevance, and social justice, and their implications for transforming educational practices.
Conceptual Framework: Develop a deep understanding of the street data model, which integrates multiple sources of data, including traditional quantitative measures, qualitative narratives, and community perspectives.
Equity and Inclusion: Examine strategies for using street data to promote equity and inclusion in schools, addressing issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, language, gender, and other dimensions of diversity.
Pedagogy and Instruction: Discover how street data can inform pedagogical practices, curriculum development, and instructional strategies that honor students' cultural backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
Community Engagement: Learn how to engage with students, families, and community stakeholders as partners in the data analysis process, fostering collaborative relationships and shared decision-making.
Data Collection and Analysis: Gain practical guidance on collecting and analyzing street data using a variety of methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, participant observation, and participatory action research.
Action Planning and Implementation: Develop action plans and interventions based on street data insights, with a focus on implementing culturally responsive practices, dismantling inequitable systems, and promoting social change.
Case Studies and Examples: Benefit from real-world case studies, examples, and success stories of schools and districts that have successfully implemented street data practices to drive meaningful improvement and transformation.
Reflection and Critical Inquiry: Engage in reflective practices and critical inquiry to interrogate power dynamics, challenge assumptions, and disrupt oppressive structures that perpetuate inequality and injustice.