In this Coffee Break episode, Dr. Candace Cofield and Michelle Root share leadership insights on building instructional systems that prioritize equity, student growth, and meaningful data use.

The discussion focuses on aligning instructional vision with classroom practice while ensuring data serves learning—not compliance.

Key Benefits

Listeners will:

• Gain leadership strategies for advancing instructional equity
• Learn how to use data-informed decision-making to support student growth
• Explore system-level approaches to instructional alignment
• Hear guidance on sustaining instructional improvement across schools

Who Should Listen?

This episode is designed for:

• District and school administrators
• Instructional leadership teams
• Curriculum and assessment leaders
• Equity-focused education leaders