Data Lit

Data, Research, and Accountability
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Teachers are inundated with data, but none of those numbers will help if they're not paired with some accessible and informative data literacy training. This podcast seeks to empower teachers with the skills they'll need to turn the data given to them into powerful instructional practices. Recorded by educators within Wake County Public School System's Data, Research, and Accountability Department in Raleigh, NC. Learn more about the show as well as access data and assessment literacy resources at www.wcpss.net/datalit

  1. Looking Back and Dreaming Big

    18 مئی

    Looking Back and Dreaming Big

    It’s a wrap on an incredible sixth season of Data Lit! In this final episode, we each revisit clips from powerful conversations and share key insights that resonate with us, as well as cast three big wishes for the future of data and assessment literacy. From reimagining the role of accountability to fostering deeper partnerships in data analysis, we explore our boldest visions for the road ahead. Join us as we celebrate the lessons learned this season and dream big about the possibilities for the future of education. Theme music by Millbrook High School’s Tre’mond Ponton Hosts: Mellisa Smith and Spencer Ziegler Contact us via our website or at datalit@wcpss.net Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System

    19 منٹ
  2. Testing Across the USA

    29 اپریل

    Testing Across the USA

    What can we learn about assessments when we zoom out across states? In this episode of Data Lit, we spotlight four different systems: California, Mississippi, Rhode Island, and Hawaii, to break down what’s tested, how it’s structured, and what makes each approach stand out. From testing formats to the nuances that make each state unique, we keep it real, practical, and easy to follow. Additionally, we each share one question we’re still wondering about, because understanding assessment systems isn’t just about finding answers: it’s about staying curious. If you’ve ever wanted a quick, engaging tour of how different states “do” assessment, this episode is for you. Research & resources from the episode: California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) WCPSS staff can earn credit for listening to and reflecting on completed series. Learn more here. The theme song by Green Hope High School’s Lukas Brandon  Hosts: Mellisa Smith and Spencer Ziegler Contact us via our website or at datalit@wcpss.net Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System

    32 منٹ
  3. The value of perception data with Principal Juley Sexton

    20 اپریل

    The value of perception data with Principal Juley Sexton

    In our last episode, we explored why perception data is the "missing link" in school improvement. Today, we move from theory to the front lines of leadership, as we are joined by Juley Sexton, principal of A.B. Combs Magnet Elementary.  As a leader who doesn't just collect data, but intentionally builds her school’s growth around it, Principal. Sexton shares her honest perspective on the challenge to get everyone to the table and the creative ways she ensures that even the quietest voices are heard. This episode is about how to make every piece of feedback count toward a better school environment. Research & resources from the episode: WakeConnect Student Engagement Survey post (for WCPSS staff) WCPSS post on Family Survey WCPSS staff can earn credit for listening to and reflecting on completed series. Learn more here. Theme music by Millbrook High School’s Tre’mond Ponton Hosts: Mellisa Smith and Spencer Ziegler Contact us via our website or at datalit@wcpss.netData, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System

    23 منٹ
  4. Using Perception Data to Unlock the Human Side of School

    6 اپریل

    Using Perception Data to Unlock the Human Side of School

    While test scores and attendance rates tell us what is happening in our buildings, they rarely tell us why. In this episode of Data Lit, we explore how to unlock the "human side" of school data by effectively gathering and using perception data. Join us as we break down the essential framework for moving beyond "just another survey" to creating a culture of authentic feedback. So, whether you are a classroom teacher, a school principal, or a district leader, this episode provides a six-step roadmap to ensure every voice in your school community is not just heard, but more importantly, every voice is valued. Research & resources from the episode: Victoria Bernhard - Multiple Measures of Data Data Lit Episode on Multiple Measures WakeConnect Student Engagement Survey post (for WCPSS staff) Best Practices for Developing Surveys FOURcast Edutopia - 6 Steps for Implementing Student Surveys   Edutopia - The Value of Soliciting Student Feedback Center For Assessment - Using School and Classroom Climate Surveys to Improve Learning Environments Harvard University - Tip Sheet on Question Wording Educational Leadership - Don’t Just Gather Data, Use It WCPSS staff can earn credit for listening to and reflecting on completed series. Learn more here. The theme song by Green Hope High School’s Lukas Brandon  Hosts: Mellisa Smith and Spencer Ziegler Contact us via our website or at datalit@wcpss.net Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System

    30 منٹ
  5. It’s elementary, my dear listener: Investigating elementary school library policy

    23 مارچ

    It’s elementary, my dear listener: Investigating elementary school library policy

    What policies and practices would make our elementary school libraries more effective? That’s the question that led Elc Estrera from Data, Research, and Accountability to begin collaborating with Kendra Allen and Susan Bock from Library Media Services. It resulted in some informative and intriguing research, which we review in this episode. Tune in to learn about our libraries and pick up some strategies for conducting research.  This is a crossover episode with Work Smarter, Not Harder. Consider following their show on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Theme music by Millbrook High School’s Tre’mond Ponton Contact us via our website or at datalit@wcpss.net Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System

    39 منٹ
  6. Assessing the Head, Heart, and Hands of Civic Learning

    9 مارچ

    Assessing the Head, Heart, and Hands of Civic Learning

    Is a student's understanding of civics best measured by a multiple-choice exam? In this episode of Data Lit, we examine this question by unpacking how we assess civic learning in educational spaces. Using a “Head, Heart, and Hands" framework for defining civics, we discuss how educators can use performance tasks, capstone projects, and rubrics to measure “unmeasurable" skills like civil discourse and community problem-solving. Tune in to learn how we can transform civic data from a simple score into a roadmap for active and informed citizenship. Research & resources from the episode: Center for Assessment: Assessing Civic Learning Promoting K-12 Learning and Civic Engagement through Assessments DRA’s Assessment Literacy Course Validity and Reliability Video Cult of Pedagogy: Meet the Single-Point Rubric WCPSS staff can earn credit for listening to and reflecting on completed series. Learn more here. Theme music by Millbrook High School’s Tre’mond Ponton Hosts: Mellisa Smith and Spencer Ziegler Contact us via our website or at datalit@wcpss.net Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System

    22 منٹ
  7. Equitable Grading Principles to Ensure Precision and Fairness in Classrooms

    23 فروری

    Equitable Grading Principles to Ensure Precision and Fairness in Classrooms

    Why do identical assignments sometimes receive completely different grades? In this episode of Data Lit, we tackle the inequitable practice of mixing academic data with student compliance by drawing from the latest research in Culturally Responsive Assessment. From unconscious bias to unreliable scales, we explore how individual variation in teacher practices can skew student outcomes.  We also learn how applying the five Principles of Equity can transform teachers’ gradebooks into a valid data tool that truly reflects student learning. Our hope is that listeners glean some tidbits that can help move their gradebook away from a record of compliance and toward an accurate reflection of mastery. Research & resources from the episode: Culturally Responsive Assessment in Classrooms and Large-Scale Contexts Educational Leadership - From Grading to Guiding Educational Leadership - Is That Grade Accurate? Educational Leadership - Five Inconvenient Truths About How We Grade WCPSS staff can earn credit for listening to and reflecting on completed series. Learn more here. The theme song by Green Hope High School’s Lukas Brandon  Hosts: Mellisa Smith and Spencer Ziegler Contact us via our website or at datalit@wcpss.netData, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System

    30 منٹ
  8. Demystifying the BIMAS to Better Understand the Pulse of Your School

    9 فروری

    Demystifying the BIMAS to Better Understand the Pulse of Your School

    Have you heard about the BIMAS and wondered why it matters for our schools? In this episode of Data Lit, we sit down with our district’s BIMAS Coordinator, Mary Whitehouse to understand the "why" and "how" behind the implementation, and then pivot to Gina Montague, Guidance Counselor at Bowling Road Elementary to see how that data translates into real-time support for students. Whether you’re looking at the big picture or the individual classroom, this episode will help you understand how our district uses behavior data to ensure no student falls through the cracks. Research & resources from the episode: WakeConnect Page for the BIMAS-2 (for WCPSS employees) Putting Student Well-Being First: What we’ve learned from schools using the BIMAS [DRA Report] WCPSS’ public page on behavior screeners Edutopia’s Why Social and Emotional Learning is Essential for Students WCPSS staff can earn credit for listening to and reflecting on completed series. Learn more here. Theme music by Millbrook High School’s Tre’mond Ponton Hosts: Mellisa Smith and Spencer Ziegler Contact us via our website or at datalit@wcpss.net Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System

    29 منٹ
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Teachers are inundated with data, but none of those numbers will help if they're not paired with some accessible and informative data literacy training. This podcast seeks to empower teachers with the skills they'll need to turn the data given to them into powerful instructional practices. Recorded by educators within Wake County Public School System's Data, Research, and Accountability Department in Raleigh, NC. Learn more about the show as well as access data and assessment literacy resources at www.wcpss.net/datalit

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  • تخلیق کار
    Data, Research, and Accountability
  • فعال سال
    2020 - 2026
  • ایپی سوڈ
    99
  • درجہ بندی
    صاف کریں
  • کاپی رائٹ
    © Data, Research, and Accountability
  • ویب سائٹ دکھائیں
    Data Lit

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