People need access to data to foster successful journeys through education and the workforce. Without access to this data, individuals, the public, and policymakers alike are left to rely on their best guess about things like where to allocate resources, how to support students, which programs of study meet their career goals, and what training they need to pursue a high-quality career.
These recommendations are policy and practice steps that states must take to make access to data possible from statewide longitudinal data systems, which connect data from early childhood through the workforce.
Read DQC’s recommendations for state leaders to support data access for everyone.
