Using Data to Foster Hope in Schools

In an era of high-stakes testing and digital distractions, curiosity is a superpower. Curiosity expert Scott Shigioka explores the "science and soul" of staying wonder-led in education. Learn how curiosity can unwind student anxiety, dismantle perfectionism, and create a "calling in" culture. Scott provides a roadmap for educators to normalize vulnerability and build a classroom where every student feels seen in their fullest humanity.Read the full feature interview with Scott Shigioka at: ascd.org/el/articles/toward-a-curious-meaningful-life

Dr. Deborah Moroney discusses the new Future of Youth Development report and shares how school leaders can partner with out-of-school providers to coordinate student support, share meaningful data, and strengthen learning beyond 3:00 p.m.

Author and leadership expert Jen Schwanke discusses changes school leaders can make to lift trust levels in school communities--and why this is so critical right now.

Ellen Goldring, a professor of education and policy at Vanderbilt, discusses her research on best practices for sustainable implementation of leadership-development programs in school systems.

Educator and author Sheldon Eakins offers advice on shifting the balance from compliance and behavioral management to culture building and community in classrooms.

Instructional expert Tony Frontier discusses how educators can view AI integration through the lens of effective, transformative pedagogy—and shake up stale paradigms in the process. Frontier is the author of "AI With Intention: Principles and Action Steps for Teachers and School Leaders."

Baruti Kafele offers advice and inspiration for school leaders on regaining their instructional leadership vision and focus. Kafele is the author of the new book "What Is My Value Instructionally to the Teachers I Supervise?".

Researcher Constance Lindsay discusses recent findings on why and how good principals make a bigger impact on student learning than previously thought.

Jim Knight and Michael Faggella-Luby, authors of Data Rules: Elevating Teaching with Objective Reflection, discuss ways schools can redefine data use to have a more positive impact on student learning and teacher practice.