Data Lit

Dec 02 2024 68 ep. 21 mins 1
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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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Balanced Meals and Balanced Data: An Interview with Paula de Lucca from Child Nutrition Services

Dec 02 2024 28 mins  
In our latest Data Bytes episode, we sit down with Paula de Lucca, Senior Director of Child Nutrition Services to explore how data fuels her mission to feed thousands of students every day in our district. Discover how her team expertly balances cost control and meal service to operate as a self-supporting enterprise. She also reveals the number one menu item students can't get eno

Data in Action: Governance and Visualization Across the USA

Nov 18 2024 19 mins  
In this episode, we spotlight districts and states across the country that are leading the way in data governance and data visualization. From setting standards for data privacy and integrity to creating accessible, visually engaging dashboards, we’ll dive into real examples of how others are making data both secure and actionable. Listeners will hear practical strategies from di

Data Literacy for Different Audiences

Nov 04 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, we’ll draw inspiration from the excitement around the upcoming World Cup to explore how data literacy looks different depending on the audience. Just as referees, players, and fans all approach the game with distinct perspectives and information needs, so too do teachers, students, and parents when it comes to data in education. We’ll discuss why teachers need

Data Literacy Jenga

Oct 21 2024 27 mins  
Data literacy is like a game of Jenga, as each skill is a brick that can topple the tower if it’s pulled. In this episode, we’ll talk through six foundational concepts that support the development of data literacy as defined by the National Forum on Education Statistics: Data Quality Meta-data Data Privacy Data Ethics Data Governance Data Visualization To make the

Research in Action: Thoughtfully Adaptive Teaching with Kim Corvi

Oct 07 2024 18 mins  
In this inaugural episode of Research in Action, we sit down with Kim Corvi as she sheds light on thoughtfully adaptive teaching - an emerging field of study which focuses on the targeted moves teachers make in response to the unique needs of their students. Join as we learn more about Kim’s findings and how she uses the results to support her work with teachers. Research & R

Decoding District Data: Insights from Superintendent Dr. Robert P. Taylor

Sep 23 2024 20 mins  
Join us as we sit down with Dr. Robert P. Taylor, Wake County’s new visionary superintendent who possesses a passion for transforming education through data. In this exclusive episode, Dr. Taylor shares his unique perspective on data literacy, reveals the key metrics that drive his decision-making process, and explains why he’s a staunch advocate for teachers engaging more deep

Season Five Opener

Sep 09 2024 12 mins  
Data Lit is back for our fifth season! Tune in to hear what’s coming your way from WCPSS' Data, Research, and Accountability department. Research & Resources from the episode: Educational Leadership’s July 2024 Issue: From Absent to Engaged Quantitative & Qualitative Data: Why they matter in the classroom WCPSS staff can earn credit for listening to and refle

Season Four Finale: Reflections & Anticipations

Apr 29 2024 19 mins  
From the role of AI in education to bus routing to the history of standardized testing, the 14 episodes in Season Four covered a wide variety of topics in the world of assessment and data literacy. Join the team as we share some of our highlights from the past year, as well as touch on what we would like to explore in the upcoming fifth season. WCPSS staff can earn credit for list

History of Standardized Testing in America

Apr 15 2024 35 mins  
In this episode, we explore the fascinating evolution of standardized testing in the United States. From its humble beginnings in the 1800s to its central role in modern education, we delve into the origins and impacts of these assessments to discover how standardized tests have shaped educational policies and influenced students’ lives. Research & Resources from the episo

Live from NCTIES: What does data literacy mean to you?

Apr 01 2024 14 mins  
Data literacy means many things to many people, so in an attempt to unpack this topic, we asked a room full of educators from across the Carolinas at NCTIES how they define this term and how they hope to enhance their data literacy. Research & Resources from the episode: WCPSS Student Survey Quantitative & Qualitative Data episode Street Data Series WCPSS staf