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Being an educator is not like other jobs. You put your whole self into it – it’s soul work. Each episode, we bring you insights, techniques, and strategies rooted in research that you can put into practice in your K-12 classroom right away. Host Rachel Logan (in education for 16 years and counting) uses interviews, great questions, and stories from her experiences in the classroom to make content come to life. Produced by the Sourcewell Education Solutions team.

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Data and Assessment Literacy with Erin Potter & Jessica Rice

January 23, 2026 • Sourcewell • Season 5 • Episode 11

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This episode of Ed Soul explores what it truly means to build data and assessment literacy alongside COMPASS specialists Erin Potter and Jessica Rice. Together, they unpack the similarities and differences between data and assessment, clarify common misconceptions, and break down the wide range of data educators encounter—from statewide metrics to classroom observations. They also dive into assessment types and ways students can authentically show their learning, offering practical entry points for educators, students, and families.

Resources and ideas from this episode:

Information on Student Agency in Learning (SAIL), Data and Assessment Literacy Modules, and Data Decision Making Modules visit: Data and Assessment Literacy
GOLD-Tech-Summary-8-18-2011.pdf
Street Data by Shane Safir and Jamila Dugan and video: Street Data: A Next-Generation Model for Equity, Pedagogy, and School Transformation
TIPS from the national PBIS website and Midwest PBIS Network - TIPS Meeting Process
Building to Impact
The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World: Heifetz, Ronald A., Linsky, Marty, Grashow, Alexander: 9781422105764: Amazon.com: Books
Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas
Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller | Goodreads

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Rachel Logan

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