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Roadmap for a Teacher-Student Data Link

Roadmap for a Teacher-Student Data Link

Many states collect data on students and teachers, but linking teachers to students by course—the teacher-student data link (TSDL)—at the state level is critical to understanding the connection between student academic growth and teacher training, qualifications, and practice. This roadmap discusses the six key areas DQC recommends focusing on to implement this work.