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M-DCPS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF BEST IN NATION AT USING DATA AND EVIDENCE TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) was recognized as one of the nation’s leaders at driving better results for citizens through the use of data and evidence by Results for America, an initiative of America Achieves, and The Bridgespan Group. In a recently released paper, M-DCPS is highlighted as a prime example of how to build evidence about the most effective and efficient practices, policies, and programs; invest limited taxpayer dollars in programs that demonstrate they work; and direct funds away from those that consistently fail to achieve measurable outcomes. Based on extensive new research and a compilation of 45 interviews with leaders in innovation, the paper, titled “Geek Cities: How Smarter Use of Data and Evidence Can Improve Lives” six examples are recognized as worth emulating. Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Baltimore, Denver, New York, Providence and San Antonio are on the forefront of improving outcomes in communities by setting new trends for how data and evidence can be used to increase efficiency, focus on programs that are achieving results and steer resources away from those programs that are not succeeding. Those recognized are compiling an evidence base and setting a standard for use of data on issues including education, jobs, youth development, and preventing infant mortality. # # # 13-JJS/238/DF |
