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Data in Education

Data in Education

By: Jessica Lane Founder of Data-Informed Impact
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Yes, we're talking about that four-letter word: data. Join me, Jessica Lane, founder of Data-Informed Impact, and some fabulous educators as we chat about how we can make data less scary and more valuable in our schools. Whether you secretly love a good spreadsheet or break out in hives at the mention of "analytics," you've found your people.

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  • Weaving Data into a Culture of Belonging with Jennifer Ferguson
    Jun 12 2025

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    Learn more about WeCollab at jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab

    In this episode of Data in Education, Jessica interviews Jennifer Ferguson, founder of Sapience Educational Services, shares her 20-year journey in education from teaching to district leadership. She discusses her passion for data-informed decision-making in education and collaboration with Kurtis and Lorna Hewson on the WeCollab software. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of a supportive data culture, celebrating small wins, and creating a psychologically safe environment for educators. She highlights specific success stories in improving educational outcomes for English language learners and encourages further conversations on data and education.

    Learn more about Jennifer Ferguson at http://www.sapience-ed.com/

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    Connect with Jennifer Ferguson
    Email: jennifer.ferguson@sapience-ed.com
    X: https://x.com/_MrsFerguson_
    LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-dickson-ferguson
    jennifer.ferguson@sapience-ed.com

    Connect with Jessica
    Email: jess@data-informedimpact.com
    X: @informedimpact
    Instagram: @informedimpact
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/informedimpact

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    38 mins
  • 7-in-7 Bonus: Making Data Accessible to Drive Instructional Responses with Dr. Sarah Richter
    Jun 8 2025

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

    In this bonus episode, we're joined by Dr. Sarah K. Richter, an Instructional Coach from Springfield City Schools with over two decades in diverse educational settings. Sarah’s unique journey into data analysis, sparked at a pivotal moment in her career, has fueled her impactful work supporting teachers across all subjects. She’s now using those skills to drive measurable success and help educators truly reflect on their practice.


    Learn more about Sarah Richter at https://sarahkrichter.weebly.com/

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    Connect with Sarah Richter
    Email: skj7668@gmail.com
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sarah-k-richter-824987120


    Connect with Jessica
    Email: jess@data-informedimpact.com
    X: @informedimpact
    Instagram: @informedimpact
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/informedimpact

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    37 mins
  • 7-in-7 Bonus: Bad Data Does Not Mean I'm a Bad Teacher with Emily Mulcahey
    Jun 7 2025

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

    In this bonus episode, we have Emily Mulcahey, an Instructional Coach from North College Hill City Schools with 29 years in the education trenches. Emily’s seen how bringing teachers together around data, not just handing it to them, sparks incredible student growth. She's living proof that collaboration makes data less scary and way more impactful.


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    Connect with Emily Mulcahey
    Email: mulcahey.e@nchcityschools.org
    X: @MulcaheyEmily
    Facebook: Emily Russo Mulcahey


    Connect with Jessica
    Email: jess@data-informedimpact.com
    X: @informedimpact
    Instagram: @informedimpact
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/informedimpact

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    43 mins
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