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Data in Education
Recorded across time zones (and fueled by too much coffee), Data in Education brings together educators, specialists, and school leaders to talk honestly about how data shows up in real classrooms. Hosted by the team behind Symplifyed, the podcast centers student growth, practical routines, and the human side of data, because better conversations lead to better outcomes.
Data in Education
From Data to Daily Decisions: What Actually Changes Practice
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From Data to Daily Decisions: What Actually Changes Practice
Panelists:
Françoise Raoult, Teacher, Coach and EAL Coordinator, International Schools (Beijing, China)
Dan Cox, Founder & CEO, Endurance Edge
Episode Summary
In this episode of Data in Education, Jenelle and Jessica are joined by instructional and system-level leaders to explore how teams can move from reviewing data to making clear, meaningful daily decisions in classrooms.
The conversation focuses on:
- The gap between “looking at data” and actually doing something with it, especially when teachers are overwhelmed
- Why more data is not the answer, and how decision fatigue, unclear systems, and misaligned tools stall action
- The power of tiny data, reduced friction, and clear next steps over large frameworks and one-size-fits-all initiatives
Educators will hear practical reframes around slowing down implementation, focusing on one data point at a time, and designing systems that match real classroom bandwidth.
This episode is especially relevant for educators and leaders who are thinking about MTSS, literacy shifts, progress monitoring, and team collaboration, and want data to feel more supportive, actionable, and human rather than overwhelming or performative.
Actionable Guidance from Our Panelists
Françoise Raoult: Structured literacy and fluency-aligned data practices
- I can focus on ONE kind of data (ex: DIBELS).
- I can implement a regular practice (ex: fluency 20 mins a day).
- I can monitor progress regularly (ex: 1 minute reading every 2-3 weeks).
Dan Cox: Reducing system friction and decision fatigue for educators
- I can identify tasks that are draining time.
- I can identify one thing off of my list.
- I can integrate AI to save time in a meaningful way.
- I can leave a data meeting with one clear next step instead of many strategies.
Free Resource from Symplifyed
How to Progress Monitor
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- Find the resource connected to this episode and start using it right away
If this episode resonated with you:
- Share it with a colleague or team
- Save the resources and try one small shift this week
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