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
  

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The theme song by Green Hope High School’s Lukas Brandon 

Hosts: Mellisa Smith and Spencer Ziegler

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Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System