Ethics Meta-Analysis
Oregon Department of Education Statewide Report (2022-2023)
~ In process, March - April 2024 ~
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This summary report is meant for those who are interested in data ethics and critical systems change. It can be shared with any policymakers, educators, leaders, or community members within education and other public systems.
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The Oregon Department of Education Statewide Annual Report (Published Nov. 2023) is the primary source. The report references many data files available to the public from ODE’s website.
Here is the ODE Statewide Report for 2022-2023.
This report is mandated by law (OR 329.115).
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Data Collection Ethics
Policy Interpretation
Equity focused on Race, Ethnicity, Language, Gender. and Disability
Accuracy within Demographical Data
Systems Change
Visualization Accuracy and Effectiveness
Research: Policy, Historical Data, Procedures, Communication
Identifying Community Needs and Audience Impact
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Meta-Analysis
Critical Thinking
Interpreting Public Policy and Legal Compliance
Ethics Reporting
Data Integrity and Collection Across Sources
Descriptive Statistics
Organizational Equity Recommendations
Content Research Across Sources
Assessment of Audience Clarity for Visualizations, Storytelling, and Overall Presentation of Data
Dashboard Design
Data Visualizations
Accessibility
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Excel
Microsoft Word
Tableau
Context and Objective:
Each year, the Oregon Department of Education publishes an annual report that serves as a measure of accountability and shares its vision for educational success across kindergarten through 12th-grade public schools. The goal of this analysis is to deconstruct student demographics, data collection, and success measures within the Oregon Department of Education Annual Report. Equity within (dis)ability, ethnicity, race, and gender, including intersections, are key focus areas. Accurate data collection and ethical analysis are essential for allocating funding, prioritizing services, determining programming, and providing resources to students, ensuring learners across Oregon can reach their full potential.
Key Questions
1. How does the data presentation affect accuracy, equity, and audience interpretations?
2. Who is included in the data? Who is left out?
3. What are the effective aspects of the report?
4. What bias does the report show and is there transparency about its limitations?
5. How could the report card improve to align with goals of equity within education?
