5/29/25

A Global Perspective on Data-Informed Schools with Tom Kaster - Ep 2

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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Connect with Tom Kaster

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

Connect with Jessica

Email: jess@data-informedimpact.com

X: @informedimpact

Instagram: @informedimpact

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/informedimpact