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Apply the framework to achieve your goals

The framework’s north star is to advance educational and economic opportunity for all. To make progress toward this vision, you can use the framework as: 

  • A tool for improving student outcomes and system conditions (Goals #1–5 below)
  • A guidepost for strengthening data systems and infrastructure (seeGoal #6 below)
  • A resource to guide funding, research, programmatic, and advocacy decisions (Goal #7 below)

Tips

  • Explore the goals below for guidance on how to apply the framework and find related resources.
  • Apply this guidance flexibly depending on where you (or your organization) are in your data journey. Progress is not necessarily linear. As you move through the steps outlined for each goal, you may later decide to revisit and refine an earlier step.
  • Engage partners and community members. Co-create a shared vision for your work and co-develop solutions. Example equitable data practices for each goal show how to engage partners and others affected by data policy and practice.

Example Goals

Goal #1: Promote Developmental Progress in Pre-K
Help pre-K students make progress across developmental domains, including language and literacy, cognition, and more.
Pre-K class
Goal #2: Advance K-12 Student Outcomes
Explore approaches and find data you can use to help K-12 students achieve key outcomes and milestones.
Student reading
Goal #3: Improve Educational Experiences
Explore the role of system conditions in supporting learners’ and earners’ success and find data you can use to understand opportunities for improvement.
High school students
Goal #4: Support Postsecondary Transitions and Success
Help learners transition seamlessly from K-12 to postsecondary and build early momentum toward certificate or degree completion.
College graduate
Goal #5: Support Workforce Transitions and Success
Help learners transition from education or workforce training programs into quality jobs.
Person working at a desk
Goal #6: Strengthen Data Systems
Use the framework and related resources to help you establish priorities, identify what data to collect, and understand how to use data to guide action.
Data system graphic
Goal #7: Make Informed Decisions About Funding, Research, and Programs
Use the framework and related resources to guide evidence-informed decision making.
Woman choosing from multiple options

Now that you know what the E-W Framework can help you achieve, explore the next page for help in taking action to improve students’ lives.