Introduction
The Arizona Education Progress Meter is a critical data tool aimed at measuring the state's progress towards its Achieve60 AZ goal. The goal of this tool is to initiate discussions and prompt action at various levels, including schools, communities, and the state to improve student outcomes. With over 200 partners, the Education Progress Meter has become a widely accepted framework for education in Arizona.
Challenge
The client required a user-friendly platform that would provide a comprehensive view of the progress made towards the Achieve60 AZ goal. The platform needed to be easy to use for policy makers, educators, civic leaders, and business leaders across the state.
Solution
To achieve the desired outcome, we proposed a Headless CMS configuration with a React front-end, powered by a custom WordPress backend API. The website design was updated to add new data visualizations to the homepage and improve the overall design and readability. The location map was designed with the help of Mapbox GL to provide an interactive mapping experience that allowed users to visualize data across the state. The indicator page was designed to provide a dynamic indicator chart that supported comparison across multiple locations and subgroups.
Services Provided
Website design updates
Front and back-end development
Front-end development for new homepage, navigation, and base styles updates
Location map design, including indicator and location search functionality, location details module, map styles and location-based progress meter
Indicator page design, including dynamic indicator chart with support for comparison across multiple locations and/or subgroups
Outcome
The Arizona Education Progress Meter is now a user-friendly platform that provides a comprehensive view of the state's progress towards the Achieve60 AZ goal. The platform is easy to use for policy makers, educators, civic leaders, and business leaders across the state. The powerful interactive mapping experience and the dynamic indicator chart have made it easier for users to visualize and understand the data. With regular data updates from statewide partners, the Arizona Education Progress Meter has become an essential tool for education in the state.
