Candice Bocala

Candice Bocala is a Lecturer on Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE), with expertise in equity-focused education reform, organizational change, and data-driven continuous improvement. She leads the Data Wise Project, studying how schools use data to foster equitable outcomes, and previously directed the RIDES Project addressing systemic racism in schools.

Education: Ed.D. (Harvard, 2014), M.A.T. (American University, 2004), M.A. Policy Analysis (Stanford), B.A. Government (Cornell). Research focuses on educator learning ecosystems and organizational conditions enabling collaborative work. Key roles include co-chairing Data Wise Institutes and directing Data Wise Research, which develops practitioner-friendly tools for school improvement.

Her work emphasizes equity-centered leadership, with projects like the Internal Coherence Framework (2017) providing clinical tools for schools. Current sponsored research (2020-2025) evaluates Data Wise's impact on teacher practice and student achievement. Active in professional education through courses like Data Wise: Educators Collaborating So Each Student Thrives.

Labs/Teams: Data Wise Project (HGSE), former RIDES Project (HGSE). Office: Gutman 427. Collaborates with organizations like WestEd and SRI International. Professional activities include facilitating teacher teams and advising on federal education initiatives.