AMERICAN LITERACY RATES OVER TIME: HISTORICAL TRENDS AND INSIGHTS
When I first examined the data on American literacy, I was struck by how often we rely on “headline-only” statistics […]
Education Statistics
Author name: Dr. Hannah L. Brooks
Dr. Hannah L. Brooks is a statistician and education consultant with extensive experience in longitudinal studies, national assessment data, and evidence-based education reporting. She has collaborated with academic institutions and education-focused nonprofits to evaluate program outcomes and policy effectiveness.
Hannah’s writing emphasizes statistical integrity—sampling methods, confidence intervals, and ethical data interpretation—while keeping explanations accessible to non-statisticians. Her goal is to help readers avoid common misuses of education data.
In her downtime, Hannah enjoys trail hiking and playing classical piano. She’s a strong advocate for slow thinking, careful analysis, and skepticism toward “headline-only” statistics.
