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Check out Data in Education: A Virtual Summit - bit.ly/datasummit2025

Overview of Collaborative Response - bit.ly/CR-overview

Introductory chapter for the book Collaborative Response (includes numerous templates and resources from the book) - bit.ly/CR-intro

In this episode of Data and Education, I chatted with Kurtis Hewson, an award-winning educator and co-founder of Jigsaw Learning. We took a dive into Kurtis's journey from a teaching career in Northern Alberta to pioneering collaborative structures in schools. Kurtis discussed the concept of Collaborative Response and the importance of focusing on students who are close to meeting expectations, rather than just those at greatest risk. We explored the four necessary layers of team structures within schools and how data, when color-coded simply, can drive effective educational strategies. Kurtis shared insights from his book, co-authored with his wife Lorna, and highlighted the upcoming virtual summit where he will be the keynote speaker. Our conversation underscored the necessity of intentional team structures and data application in transforming educational outcomes for both students and educators.

Learn more about Kurtis Hewson at https://jigsawlearning.ca

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In this episode of Data and Education, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jessica Bucceri, the school testing coordinator at Caroline High School. We explored her fascinating journey from working in group homes for adults with intellectual disabilities to her various roles in education, including special education and middle school administration. Jessica shared her experience in building data systems from scratch and creating a data-informed culture in schools. We took a dive into her use of data visualization to inform decision-making and her approach to managing state assessments and student progress. Jessica also discussed the systems she implemented for PLCs and how she uses dashboards to support senior students. We wrapped up with some insights into her upcoming presentation at a summit on creating dashboards for student support teams. This conversation is packed with valuable insights for educators looking to leverage data for better outcomes.

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Email: jmkst82@hotmail.com
Facebook: Jessica Keener Bucceri


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In this episode of Data and Education, I chat with Tom Kaster, founder of Datafied Classroom, about his unique journey from firefighting to education to data consulting. Tom shares his experiences working with international schools and IB data, creating dashboards that help teachers and administrators make data-informed decisions. He highlights the importance of actionable insights from data, the challenges teachers face with data overload, and the benefits of using tools like Looker Studio. Tom also discusses his work with Datafied Classroom, offering practical tools for teachers to track student progress and emphasizes the need for starting with the available data to improve educational outcomes. Don't miss this informative conversation packed with practical advice for educators looking to leverage data in their teaching.

Learn more about Tom Kaster at www.datafiedclassroom.com

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Email: tom.kaster@datafiedclassroom.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-kaster-datafied/
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563973349106
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDatafiedClassroom

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Email: jess@data-informedimpact.com
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