Looking Back and Dreaming Big

About this episode

The episode reflects on the sixth season of Data Lit, revisiting key insights and sharing future aspirations for data and assessment literacy.

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

People in this episode

Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Spencer Ziegler

Topics covered

• data literacy
• assessment literacy
• accountability
• partnerships
• education

Keywords

• data
• education
• accountability
• partnerships
• literacy
• insights
• future

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wake County Public School System

Books & works: Data Lit

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