Distinguishing aspects of sustainability

Abstract Many innovations that are implemented in schools initially successful, but fail to become part of the schools’ habits and routines. Relatively little research has followed for a long(er) time. In addition, few reforms last long enough be studied longitudinally. this exploratory study, authors aim find way quantitatively measure degree sustainability data use intervention three eight years after its initial implementation. Sustainability study was defined as ‘…the process integrating scaling innovation’s core aspects organizational routines adaptive ongoing work, with continuing improvement results’. A distinction made between method underlying goal intervention. cluster analysis showed can categorized into four degrees sustainability. general view indicated components were present varying degrees. Radar charts have been provided more insight. The from routines, transfer individual institutional level realizing differs school school. answer question whether an sustained is not simple yes or no. nuanced come different forms. Measuring quantitative contributes new perspectives insights. With those insights further done.