5 questions to help every district leader make better decisions

Tuesday, September 15, 2026Steven L. Miller, Ph.D., K-12 Research ConsultantView original

Here's what a 33,000-student science meta-analysis teaches district leaders about better decision-making for district students.

As budgets remain tight and expectations for measurable student growth increase, every instructional decision carries greater weight. Choosing one initiative often means delaying another, making it even more important to separate promising ideas from approaches supported by stronger evidence.