Numbers Speak Louder Than Words
About
Welcome to “Numbers Speak Louder Than Words,” an unorthodox blog and YouTube channel, where your perspective on American culture and education is challenged and broadened by the power of numbers. I’m Dr. Janet Johnson, an experienced evaluator of grant-funded education projects, and I use my 30+ years of professional and academic experience to provide you with insights you might not have considered before.
If you’ve ever wondered how our fundamental assumptions are shifting in these changing times or want to understand how education is evolving to meet these changes, “Numbers Speak Louder Than Words” is the blog and YouTube channel for you. Join me as we delve into these pressing questions and explore the world of education through a mathematical lens. Challenge your understanding and rate your grasp on various topics as we journey together towards broader understanding and perspective.
Looking forward to our mathematical adventures!
The 3 Pillars of Ruby Payne’s ‘Framework for Understanding Poverty’
A Fresh Perspective on Teaching Children in PovertyBefore we dive in, pause for a moment and consider your current understanding of children in poverty. Reflect on your experiences and existing beliefs. What ideas have you internalized from your training? As educators...
7 Key Lessons from 3 Decades: Unpacking Data Misalignment in Education
1. Misalignment of service provision and student need is persistent.2. Reliance on demographic data can lead to erroneous identification of "at-risk" students.3. High-scoring students often miss out on advanced courses due to misidentification.4. The majority of...
1-10: How Well Do You Understand the Federal Grants Paradigm Shift?
The Tectonic Shift in Federal Education Grants:How familiar are you with the transformation in federal grants over the past 20 years? Rank your understanding between 1 to 10 and take a moment to describe to yourself the intricate details of this paradigm shift. Then,...
Introduction
Welcome to "Numbers Speak Louder Than Words" an unorthodox blog and YouTube channel, where your perspective on American culture and education is challenged and broadened by the power of numbers. I'm Dr. Janet Johnson, an experienced evaluator of grant-funded education...