Keynote Speech
The Importance of State and District Data Systems in Improving Education From Classroom Practice to National Policy: Two Perspectives, One Vision
Stuart Kerachsky, Acting Commissioner (Introductions)
John Q. Easton, Director, Institute of Education Sciences

John Q. Easton was appointed by President Obama to a six year term as Director of the Institute of Education Sciences. Before coming to IES, Dr. Easton was the Executive Director of the Consortium on Chicago School Research at the University of Chicago. With this background, he has seen how data can be used by schools and districts to support better outcomes for students, and to support national goals for education improvement.