Open AccessBook Review–Measure, Use, Improve! Data Use in Out-of-School Time
Author(s) -
Maureen Toomey
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of youth development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.191
H-Index - 3
eISSN - 2325-4017
pISSN - 2325-4009
DOI - 10.5195/jyd.2021.1093
Subject(s) - intermediary , equity (law) , measure (data warehouse) , inclusion (mineral) , process (computing) , quality (philosophy) , computer science , action (physics) , thematic analysis , process management , data science , knowledge management , psychology , public relations , sociology , political science , engineering , business , marketing , qualitative research , data mining , social psychology , social science , epistemology , philosophy , physics , quantum mechanics , law , operating system
Measure, Use, Improve! Data Use in Out-of-School Time offers out-of-school time (OST) professionals practical lessons and approaches to measurement and data use. Editors Christina A. Russell and Corey Newhouse assembled notable contributors who offer conversant perspectives on evaluation systems within diverse OST organizations. Its 4 thematic sections address issues and provide action-oriented solutions from OST programs, evaluation intermediaries, and funders. Key discussions across chapters include (a) moving forward using data to inform continuous quality improvement, (b) supporting youth development professionals, (c) ensuring equity and inclusion in the evaluation process, and (d) recognizing what it takes to move forward.