Being a Data Critic

Oftentimes we get data  and start to analyze the numbers without pausing to look at the data set with a critical eye. However, as a result of the pandemic, we have had to take a step back and ponder the impact that disruptions could have on any data analyses as we return to “normal”. In this episode, Being a Data Critic, we interview Julie Molique, Senior Director  in the WCPSS Department of Data, Research & Accountability to learn more about four criteria for evaluating data during and after a pandemic. References & Resources for WCPSS Staff: Data Quality Campaign. (2014, February 1). Teacher Data Literacy: It’s About Time. https://dataqualitycampaign.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DQC-Data-Literacy-Brief.pdf Domaleski, C., Boyer, M., & Evans, C. (2020). Restart & Recovery: Accountability interrupted: Guidance for collecting, evaluating, and reporting data in 2020-2021. Council of Chief State School Officers. https://ccsso.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/CCSSO_RR_Accountability-v3.pdf WCPSS staff can earn credit for listening to and reflecting on completed series. Learn more here. Theme music provided by Cary High School's Logan Foster Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System