Learning Curve Analytics, LLC is a new venture, bringing together educators, leaders, and data analysts to support continuous improvement in schools, systems of schools, and education nonprofits. Founded by Scott Barksdale after a 20+ year career as a teacher, principal, and system leader in both local and charter public schools, our goal is to create high quality partnerships at a reasonable cost by leveraging our network of professionals who understand both data and continuous improvement in K-12 education.
We are driven to help your work count for each student and every educator.
Joe is a former high school math teacher with experience teaching in Maine, Virginia, Alaska, and Mongolia. He is currently a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education where he teaches classes on data analysis and questionnaire design. His research interests center on issues of equity and access.
Amanda is a science educator with experience in a broad range of school settings. Currently serving as an instructional strategist supporting teacher teams and professional learning communities, her work focuses on fostering collaborative, equity-centered approaches to instruction and curriculum design. She has served as a research collaborator and presenter, with an emphasis on the implementation of NGSS-aligned science and engineering practices to enhance student understanding.
Anna currently serves as the Workshop Coordinator and is a Master’s student in Project Management at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute. With a background in Philosophy and Psychology, she brings a unique perspective to project coordination and leadership. Anna has experience in hospitality, retail, and administrative roles, and is passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to improve educational outcomes. She is deeply committed to making an impact – not just existing, but being a positive influence on the lives of those around her.
Because all students deserve to thrive.
If you have a grounded understanding of what students, teachers, and administrators currently know, feel, and can do;
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If you have a clear vision of what you want students, teachers, and administrators to know, to feel, and be able to do;
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Then you can use collaboration and data for continuous improvement, with higher levels of engagement, growth, and achievement for students, teachers, and administrators.
We front load our time with you so that we understand your context. We constantly assess and adjust so we keep meeting your needs as you learn and grow.
We work along side you to support your professional learning, adding supports when they are needed and removing them once they are not.
We are a nimble network of experienced data, leadership, and education practitioners – we pass cost savings on to our clients.
*for best results, practice in reverse order
Enjoy yourself, your colleagues, and the process of learning.
Be curious about your teammates.
Learn what they feel, understand, need, and hope for.
Share what you feel, understand, need, and hope for.
Celebrate your impact and what you have learned.
Be clear about your next steps, who will take them with you, and when you will take them.