Session 2 of Unlocking the Power of Data to Drive Student Success

During this session, participants dove into root cause analysis with tools like the 5 Why’s or Fishbone protocols. They explored how to center student experiences, integrate qualitative data, and check assumptions with young people to ensure solutions are informed by those who matter most.

Resources shared:

• Student Voice Continuum
• Possible protocols – Empathy Interviews, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram
• GRAD Partnership Brief on Student-centered Mindsets
• Student Success Systems Team Reflection and Action Planning Tool

Watch the session below, and download the deck here.

Register for the rest of the series:

Participation in all sessions is encouraged however not required, and you are welcome to attend whichever session(s) are of interest.

• March 20, 2025 1-2 pm ET: Designing Strategic, Student-Centered Actions
  Turn insights into manageable, impactful actions! Learn how to test small, strategic changes built on existing workflows in response to student feedback. Collaborate with peers to map out action-reflection cycles and design interventions that align with your goals.
• April 24, 2025 1-2 pm ET: Reflecting to Refine and Sustain Success
  Reflection is where the magic happens! In this final session, bring back data from something you tried and use it to evaluate what worked, what needs to change, and what to let go of. Practice the Adopt, Adapt, Abandon protocol and reflect on your learning continuous improvement journey.