Hopkins School Board Meeting September 9th, 2025
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Hopkins School Board workshop procedures
Big Data Project update and findings
Peer-to-peer influence and student success research
College application behavioral patterns
Causal analysis of social interactions and college choice
Senior survey methodology and data collection
Equity and access to college readiness services
Areas of Interest (4)
- District data project identifies that peer-to-peer networks drive college application outcomes significantly more than individual student efforts.
- Data indicates a 'knowledge gap' where students not utilizing school resources still benefit from the outcomes of informed peers.
- Board research highlights gender and academic achievement disparities in the uptake of college preparatory services.
- The district is leveraging 'at no cost' research from university-level experts to influence internal policy and student support strategies.
Notable Quotes (2)
Students who have more information through school resources have better college application outcomes both in terms of quality of college as well as their probability of getting a scholarship.
The peers who did not take up the services do not have any impact on the students who also don't take up the services. You're learning from your peers who are more informed.
People (3)
Dr. Anushia NathResearcherLead researcher of the big data project; presenting findings on peer network influences and college outcomes.
2 quotes
Lead researcher of the big data project; presenting findings on peer network influences and college outcomes.
“Peer-to-peer influence is a powerful driver of student success.”
Framing the impact of social networks on student academic choices.
“Students who have more information through school resources have better college application outcomes.”
Explaining the correlation between service uptake and scholarship/college quality.
Dr. Mary ReedDistrict RepresentativeFacilitating the workshop and providing introductory context for Dr. Nath's presentation.
Facilitating the workshop and providing introductory context for Dr. Nath's presentation.
Director XiaoSchool Board DirectorAttending the meeting virtually; inquired about econometrics and literature alignment.
Attending the meeting virtually; inquired about econometrics and literature alignment.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Hopkins School Board workshop: 5:00 PM, Date not explicitly stated in text.