In an era where data-driven decision making has become central to education - al practice, Ellen Mandinach delivers a groundbreaking work that moves beyond technical data skills to address the critical question of how we should use data responsibly. Data Ethics brilliantly demonstrates that effective data use isn't just about having the right numbers. It's about using data appropriately to serve all students equitably. Mandinach's comprehensive framework, built around transparency and consequences, provides educators with practical tools to navigate the complex ethical dilemmas they face daily. From preventing unintended harm to students to resisting accountability pressures that compromise educational integrity, this book offers both theoretical grounding and real-world scenarios that make abstract concepts immediately applicable.

Ed Dieterle, founder and chief learning scientist, Education Research Partners

“When educators find themselves-by virtue of an expanding tech infrastructure able to access voluminous amounts of student-specific data and information, discussions about ethical practice must be central to their work. Ethical, healthy data cultures don't just happen-they are built. Ellen Mandinach has written a book that will spark critical conversations educators need to have about how ethical data use necessarily intersects with fast-evolving legal, political, and policy issues.

Jo Beth Jimerson, PhD, professor, Educational Leadership & Higher Education, William L. and Betty F. Adams Chair of Education, Texas Christian University College of Education