Data meetings should feel personal — because they are. They’re about real students with real lives. Every name on the list deserves our attention, our belief, and our best effort. But just naming kids won’t move the needle. And naming kids without naming actions? That just becomes an excuse. Behind every data point is a child. And behind every plan should be a team of adults committed to doing something about it. Let’s make sure our data conversations don’t stop at who’s behind. Let’s talk about what we’re going to do — and do it. No blame. No excuses. Just next steps.