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

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 deeply  with educational research. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on the power of data in our district - one conversation at a time. Research & Resources from the episode: Educational Leadership: Eight Data Points to Ponder Data Lit’s Street Data series College Social Experiences between First-Generation Students and Other Students Enrolled in a STEM Discipline at a Historically Black College and University Assessment Validity & Reliability Video WCPSS staff can earn credit for listening to and reflecting on completed series. Learn more here. Hosts: Mellisa Smith and Spencer Ziegler Theme music is Dreamscapes by Ligon Magnet MS’ Alex Scott Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System

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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