RNN Results in 2016:  News is starting to spread:  School News Network (2016) and McRel (2017).  Following the spring test of 2016, Region 3 began to gain some statewide attention due to the differences in the "best fit" line of the region and the state as seen in the graph on the left. 

New 2018 RNN Data Tool (09.18.18)  ... bit.ly/RNN18

The newest iteration in 2018 data in Tableau features the  2016-2018 RNN Data that includes both the traditional linear regression based on economically disadvantaged only and a new multiple regression that considers additional "at-risk" factors correlated to student achievement. One of the most significant factors included in the new "multiple regression" was chronic absenteeism, district across the state are addressing attendance concerns (i.e. Strive for less than Five).  The previous version of Tableau with RNN Data 2013-2017 is still available and features the weighted proficiency measure.

2018 Introductory Video (<2 min)

2018 Filter the Table (5 min)

Watch the video  below, then access the Online Table.

2018 Mult. At-Risk Factors with Tableau (10 min)

Options to SKIP AHEAD, for example, skip the 2 min review to one of the following:

• RNN Lab School with low at-risk factors not impacted by adding additional factors (2:32)
• RNN Lab School with high at-risk factors sees a positive impact by adding at-risk factors (4:24)
• High performing school with high at-risk factors draws closer to the line  adding factors (6:50)

Additional videos below from previous years that may still be helpful for newer users of this site or as a refresher for others using MI School Data.

2017 Understanding Tableau ​(10 min)

Weighted Levels of Proficiency ​(5 min)

Comparing School MI School Data (8 m)

Reading Now Network Data 2012-2014, 2014-2016, and 2017

The MS Excel tools that were used since 2014 are archived here with support videos for regarding downloading and utilizing the tool.  With the popularity of the Tableau in 2017, the creation of the MS Excel file has not continued in 2018.  

For users familiar with the MS Excel tool that is featured in the podcasts below, here is the link:  RNN Data Tool 2017.  Mac users need MS Excel 2016 to use the interactive feature of the data tool. 

​Following the initial presentation, MASA Region 3 superintendents requested an interactive tool that would show both the trend and the average over the last three years of the MEAP test.  The RNN 2012-2014 Data Tool is available in both MS Excel XLSX or an older XLS version for Mac Books without a newer Excel version.  

The RNN 2014-2016 Data Tool is also available in both MS Excel XLSX  and an older XLS version for Mac Books.

Downloading MS Excel File

Using the MS Excel File 2014-2017

Using MS Excel to Compare Schools