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Write a grant proposal to fund a 1:1 Chromebook initiative. Proposal Sections: 1. Needs Statement: Use data to demonstrate the need (e.g., current device-to-student ratio, state testing requirements, digital divide statistics). 2. Project Description: Detail the plan to provide a Chromebook for every student, including implementation timeline, professional development for teachers, and digital citizenship curriculum. 3. Goals and Objectives: State clear, measurable goals (e.g., 'By Year 2, 100% of students will have access to a device, and teachers will integrate technology in 75% of lessons'). 4. Budget: Provide a detailed line-item budget for devices, cases, management software, and teacher training stipends. 5. Evaluation Plan: Explain how you will measure the project's success (e.g., usage data, teacher surveys, student achievement data). Research potential funders (local foundations, tech company grants).

Develop a school improvement plan based on data analysis. Data Sources: 1. Academic: standardized test scores, graduation rates, course failure rates. 2. Culture/Climate: student and staff survey results (e.g., Panorama), attendance data, discipline referrals. Process: 1. Data Dig: Leadership team analyzes data to identify 2-3 priority areas (e.g., '9th-grade math proficiency is low', 'student sense of belonging is declining'). 2. Root Cause Analysis: Use a 'Fishbone Diagram' to brainstorm potential causes for each problem. 3. Goal Setting: Create SMART goals for each priority area (e.g., 'Increase 9th-grade math proficiency by 10% by May'). 4. Action Plan: Define specific strategies, person responsible, timeline, and required resources. 5. Monitor Progress: Review progress toward goals at monthly leadership meetings.