Data Driven Schools: Driving Learning and Improving Relationships | Cool Cat Teacher Talk S6E2

Data-driven schools aren't about spreadsheets — they're about seeing students. AJ Juliani led 150 educators in building AI-powered data dashboards using Claude Code, no coding required. Victoria Setaro introduces the framework of cold data vs. warm data that will transform how you use every number in your school. And Dr. Deborah Dennie, NASSP 2026 National Principal of the Year finalist, shows what a decade of data-driven leadership looks like when it's done with heart.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How non-coders built custom AI data dashboards that replaced expensive vendor tools
• The critical data privacy steps every school must follow when using AI
• Victoria Setaro's cold data vs. warm data framework for making data actionable
• How Dr. Dennie uses attendance, discipline, and climate data together — not just test scores
• Creative incentive strategies that actually work (classic car shows, Miss Maryland!)
• Why collaborative planning time is the secret weapon of data-driven schools

Show notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/datadriven

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