Students face complex transitions from high school to postsecondary education or into the workforce—and they need clear, timely information to navigate these transitions. State data systems that provide tailored, user-friendly insights can bridge information gaps and ensure that students are equipped to navigate their journeys with confidence, and policymakers, education leaders, and direct service providers at all levels have the necessary information to make effective decisions about policies and programs that support them.
This resource is a comprehensive landscape of the data ecosystem related to postsecondary access, completion, and return on investment. It unpacks current data challenges, leaders’ data needs, and shares actions states can take to improve their SLDSs and use data to support students navigating postsecondary transitions.
