How to Use Clear Impact Suite and Results-Based Accountability to Measure Progress in Education

By: James Wall June 22, 2023 Previously, professionals and policymakers have suggested using Performance-Based Funding in Public school programs, however, we think that it would be a perfect application for Results based accountability and Clear Impact Suite. This blog post will discuss traditional public school funding practices, Results-Based Accountability (RBA), Performance-Based [...]

Aggregating and Disaggregating Data in Clear Impact Suite

By: Christian Ragland April 14th, 2023 In data science, aggregate data is when multiple data sources are combined into one set to create a larger idea of a particular issue. Conversely, disaggregate data refers to the isolation of one or more variables within a data set, highlighting specific features or populations [...]

Customize Your Experience Using Scorecard’s Advanced Settings

By: Christian Ragland April 3rd, 2023 We designed our Scorecard software to be intuitive, easy to use, and flexible. We know that every organization and user has unique needs, frameworks, and reporting requirements. That's why we've added advanced customization features and settings. To get the most out of your Scorecard subscription, [...]

Using Scorecard Actions and Gantt Charts to Streamline Project Management

By: Christian Ragland March 20th, 2023 Our Scorecard software is well-known for its data management, strategic planning, and performance reporting functionalities. However, Scorecard features another powerful tool for improving organizational efficiency. The Scorecard "Action Manager" is a project management tool consisting of "Actions" and "Gantt Charts." These tools can help your [...]

5 Ways Data Collection and Management Software Supports Results-Based Accountability

By: Kayleigh Weaver March 14th, 2023 When it comes to Results-Based Accountability (RBA), data is everything. During implementation, we use data to make effective budgeting and programmatic decisions, measure progress on our Performance Measures and Indicators, tell compelling stories, create buy-in, communicate with partners, and improve community outcomes. But collecting, managing, [...]

4 Ways to Boost Your Results-Based Accountability Implementation

By: Kayleigh Weaver March 9th, 2023 Results-Based Accountability (RBA) is a powerful tool that helps organizations improve their performance and achieve measurable community impact. However, implementing RBA can be challenging, especially if the organization lacks a common language, struggles with data overload, lacks the right data management software system, or fails [...]

Clear Impact Scorecard Includes Updated National Equity Atlas Data

What's New? Clear Impact stands for racial equity! That is why we are excited to announce that we've updated our Scorecard software product to include updated National Equity Atlas data.  The National Equity Atlas posits that equitable communities mean all residents — regardless of their race, nativity, gender, or zip code — can fully [...]

Why You Need to be Disaggregating Your Data for Racial Equity

When working with organizations, we often see leaders with good intentions make a simple mistake: taking their data at face value instead of looking deeper into the numbers. But when you take your data at face value, this can often lead to incorrect and counterproductive conclusions.  Consider an organization seeking to improve the graduation [...]

Ask These Questions When Evaluating Software Systems for Workforce Development Partnerships

Jobs for the Future (JFF) recently released a Field Guide for Workforce Technology Solutions – Strategies and Approaches for Building Tech-Enabled Training Partnerships. This guide presents key lessons learned through the initial phases of the Future of Work Grand Challenge, launched in June 2020. You can read a summary of this guide in our blog Tips [...]

5 Ways Scorecard Boosts Results-Based Accountability Initiatives

Clear Impact Scorecard is not only a powerful accountability tool -- it is the only software in the world designed to support the Results-Based Accountability (RBA) implementation process from start to finish. This is something we're very proud of, as RBA is a powerful methodology that is helping communities around the world create measurable improvements. [...]