This article examines the work of predictive analytics in shaping the social worlds in which they thrive, and in particular the world of the first year of Great State University's student success initiative. Specifically, this article investigates the following research paradox: predictive analytics, as driven by a logic premised on predicting the…

While utilizing assessment data has been a pervasive practice in educational reform for decades, and teachers are expected to use assessment data to improve instruction, little is known about how the practice of requiring teachers to review test data affects their perception of effectiveness in addressing the learning gaps of student groups. This…

In recent years, the integration of big data and learning analytics has emerged as a significant trend across educational systems worldwide. The implementation of such technologies within universities -- particularly in China -- holds considerable potential for transforming teaching and learning practices. By enabling personalised, data-driven…

This study investigates the impact of Instructional Leader Partnerships (ILPs) on superintendent leadership practices and their influence on school improvement. Recognizing the significant role of effective leadership in student achievement, this project explored the effects of pairing superintendents with thought partners within a regional…

Higher education institutions are facing growing pressure to improve retention and graduation rates. Academic analytics has emerged as a strategy to address the completion issue. Because academic advisors are integral in providing successful student success initiatives and they often maintain relationships with students throughout their entire…

With increasing financial pressures on colleges and universities, student retention and persistence have become high priorities. Faculty play an important role in student retention, particularly in providing early alerts. Early alert systems (EAS), which are mechanisms that allow faculty and professional staff to notify students and advisors that…