William R. Johnston

Senior Executive Director of Strategy at @LASchools

[LAUSD_ODA @LAUSD_ODA]

We're redesigning the School Experience Survey (SES) and we need your help. Tell us what matters most so we can build a better School Experience Survey for school year 2026-27 and beyond. Your feedback will help shape the new "SES 2.0" to make it the best it can be! @LASchools

[William R. Johnston @WR_Johnston]

It was a true honor to discuss trends in LAUSD student achievement with @LAUSDSup and the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Our students are showing remarkable progress and it’s great to see so much interest in digging into the data.

[Alberto M. Carvalho @LAUSDSup]

One of my favorite moments each month is engaging in learning and dialogue with my Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council 👩🏽‍🏫👨🏻‍🎓.

This month, our council members wanted to dive into overall performance trends in student achievement 📊.

My core message to them: our humanity drives us, even as data informs us. Data becomes most meaningful when we look at the context behind the numbers — the stories, challenges, and strengths of our students and schools 🌎📚.

#LAUSD #StudentVoice #StudentLeadership #EducationMatters #DataWithHeart

[William R. Johnston @WR_Johnston]

Happy to be the bearer of good news with the LAUSD Board today, as we discuss achievement in math and ELA for @LASchools students, who are outpacing their peers statewide.

@LAUSD_Achieve @LAUSDSup @LAUSDDepSupInst

[LAUSD_ODA @LAUSD_ODA]

ODA celebrates the unprecedented improvements in #smarterbalanced Math and ELA achievement in 23-24. Today, Executive Director @WR_Johnston presented important findings from the spring assessment for @LA_Schools students compared to statewide achievement rates.

[EdSource @EdSource]

Across each grade level, most demographics and @LASchools Priority Schools, the district showed growth in both English Language Arts (ELA) and math. #LAUSD #caedu #edchat
https://t.co/3UTKdl6ug0

[William R. Johnston @WR_Johnston]

Editorial: LAUSD students' scores are bouncing back — thanks to teachers https://t.co/mt7wpw0JNC

[LAUSD_ODA @LAUSD_ODA]

The 2023-2024 School Experience Survey results are now live! You can see the results by visiting our webpage (https://t.co/0HX5oS4W2B) or scanning the QR code below. @LASchools

[LAUSD_ODA @LAUSD_ODA]

LAUSD test scores rise in math and English, positive marks after pandemic setbacks https://t.co/UztdDnbHHV

[William R. Johnston @WR_Johnston]

🚨Job Alert🚨 The Office of Data and Accountability (
@LAUSD_ODA) is hiring a Strategic Data Analyst! This is a great position for someone with strong analysis skills and a background or interest in public education. R and SQL skills are key. https://t.co/nR9X0uiEzP

[Los Angeles Unified @LASchools]

This is the final week for this year’s School Experience Survey. Every voice matters so please be sure to take the survey and share your important feedback! For more information go to https://t.co/esdVoXQYYh

[William R. Johnston @WR_Johnston]

Love this!

Two L.A. students go to Oscars thanks to Alicia Keys' hairstylist, donated dresses - Los Angeles Times https://t.co/I8VoMnHRA2

[Los Angeles Times @latimes]

The Los Angeles Times has covered the #Oscars for 96 years — and now it has won one.

The heartwarming “The Last Repair Shop” took home the prize in the documentary short category at the Academy Awards. https://t.co/mt9ELdAUNx

[William R. Johnston @WR_Johnston]

Not a terrible view from the office today.

[William R. Johnston @WR_Johnston]

Our teams at @LASchools just released a real-time #attendance tracker to coincide with the start of schools this week. See our latest data at https://t.co/FUuk4w8ak6, updated daily at 7pm!

[William R. Johnston @WR_Johnston]

I've always been uncomfortable with the obsession about college acceptance videos. It's nice to see the other side of the coin getting some thoughtful attention in @laschools.

Sorry, You’ve Been Rejected. Now Let’s Party. https://t.co/4cJDHn6uSE

[William R. Johnston @WR_Johnston]

🚨 Job Alert 🚨

Join us in the Office of Data and Accountability at @LASchools!

The Coordinator of Policy, Research & Development is a great fit for somebody with strong data skills, along with a background in ed policy and accountability.

https://t.co/l5Le21aDFY

[LAUSD Region East @LASchoolsEast]

🎉🎉The big surprise moment is captured here when #SouthGateHighSchool student, Joshua Alvarado, is awarded a $50K scholarship from @edisonintl @SCE. He is one of thirty 2023 #EdisonScholars. #IBelieveInLAUSD #ReadyForTheWorld
#AcademicExcellence #STEMEducation

[William R. Johnston @WR_Johnston]

Happy #PiDay from the Office of Data and Accountability!

[William R. Johnston @WR_Johnston]

For the record, no I am not former #LAUSD Superintendent William J. Johnston.

Perhaps we’re related? Good hair and great taste in fashionable eyewear seems to run in the family.

[LAERI @LAEdResearch]

We are excited to announce the release of a new report about the effects of taking math in 12th grade on students’ college enrollment and persistence. You can find the full report on our website. https://t.co/mqavEQxXOC

[William R. Johnston @WR_Johnston]

🚨 Cool job alert 🚨

Los Angeles Unified School District is hiring for my previous position as a Senior Data Strategist! This is a great job for education researchers and data nerds who have an interest in making a direct impact on policy and practice.…https://t.co/misuf5ouik