Listen "Decoding District Data: Insights from Superintendent Dr. Robert P. Taylor"
Episode Synopsis
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
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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