Marzano Research’s Top 5 Blogs & Resources of 2023
At Marzano Research, we’re dedicated to providing educators and schools with insightful content and helpful tools. As we reflect on the past year, here are [...]
When is a Picture Worth 1,000 Words or Data Points
Applying the classic principle of "show, don't tell" makes content more engaging and relatable. While numbers and statistics are essential, here's how we paired the data with personal [...]
Carrie Germeroth on What’s Up Wednesday
Carrie Germeroth, one of our managing senior researchers, was on Early Learning Ventures’ What’s Up Wednesday series. During this episode with Malana Miner, Carrie discussed [...]
Get your house in order: Preparing for change through curriculum mapping
To undertake any major change, the critical first step is to take stock of where you are and get your house in order. In the case of [...]
Innovative program in South Dakota illustrates benefits of early implementation and close collaboration in program evaluation
The South Dakota Department of Education recently chose Marzano Research to evaluate its 3-year grant project aimed at supporting the department’s efforts to better serve students during the [...]
Leveraging qualitative data in school improvement
The term “school improvement” is used quite a bit in the education community. It’s a term that’s as broad as it is common and encompasses a variety of [...]
Evaluation plans – Key to the school improvement process
As my colleague Mckenzie Haines stated in her recent blog post, logic models are a great starting point for planning your school improvement strategy. Once you’ve taken this [...]
Western Educational Equity Assistance Center
Given the current cultural climate in our country, the work of the Region IV Western Educational Equity Assistance Center (WEEAC) is now more important than ever. Marzano Research [...]
The value of logic models in school improvement
A logic model is a great way to get started in organizing and focusing your school improvement efforts. Developing a logic model can help you think about and [...]
Needs assessment analysis sheds light on inequity in COVID-19 impact to small business and low-wage earners
This crisis is a double whammy for Denver’s low-income families. Not only are they the most vulnerable to falling ill, they are also suffering the most severe economic [...]