Data-Driven Leadership: Unlocking Opportunities for Every Learner

Effective data use starts at the school level. This Lexia® executive digest shares insights from the 2025 Science of Reading Summits, where education leaders from across the country explored how to use data more purposefully to improve student outcomes.

In many schools, data is no longer viewed as a standalone report. Instead, it’s embedded into ongoing collaboration, reflective dialogue, and daily instruction. The digest highlights how school teams are adopting inquiry-based data cycles to identify needs, inform next steps, and deliver targeted literacy support where it matters most.

Educators are also building assessment literacy through job-embedded professional learning that helps them interpret student data and act with confidence. When frameworks and tools are consistent, it’s easier to connect results to instructional goals and student growth.

The resource also emphasizes the value of transparency. Tools that support student goal setting and clear reporting help school communities—including families and caregivers—stay engaged in the learning journey.

With real-world strategies and a focus on building-level impact, this digest shows what’s possible when data practices are consistent, collaborative, and student-centered. Lexia supports this work by equipping school leaders with tools, training, and insights to turn information into action—and ensure every learner has the opportunity to succeed.