Massachusetts Early Warning Indicator System
EWIS includes indicators from across K–12, not just high school. In September 2012 the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary…
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Complying with FERPA and Other Federal Privacy and Security Laws and Maximizing Appropriate Data Use
In addition to understanding and complying with FERPA, states also have the responsibility to understand and comply with state data…
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What Every Parent Should Be Asking about Education Data and Privacy
Schools and districts collect a lot of information about students. Parents should demand to get value out of this data.…
New Mexico Taking Accountability from Hammer to Flashlight
New Mexico, Land of Enchantment, is not often thought of as an education leader in the United States. Leaders in…
Stakeholders Using Data to Row in the Same Direction
Dr. Robert Green, superintendent of Collinsville Community School District, Illinois (CCSD) is committed to providing the support needed for district…
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Using Early Warning Data to Keep Students on Track toward College and Careers
Early warning systems (EWS) provide educators, administrators, and policymakers with actionable information that they can use to prepare all students…
Kentucky Hitting a Home Run with High School Feedback Reports
Kentucky’s High School Feedback reports allow users to compare college-going rates and high school performance indicators with other schools at…
Texas Leads the Charge for State of the Art Education Data Reporting
Texas has over 1,000 school districts and each had systems for collecting and analyzing data. Up until recently, teachers didn’t…
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Meeting Policymakers’ Education Responsibilities Requires Cross-State Data Collaboration, Sharing, and Comparability
States have responsibilities to ensure that transferring students receive uninterrupted education and services, produce indicators that provide a complete picture,…
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U.S. Department of Education Final FERPA Regulations: Advisory and Overview
This overview and analysis of the U.S. Department of Education's (ED) finalized regulations to clarify and update the federal Family…
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Alignment Between the DQC’s 10 Essential Elements and the America COMPETES Act’s 12 Elements
The one-page publication demonstrates the alignment amongst the DQC’s 10 Essential Elements, the 12 COMPETES Elements, and the results from…
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From Compliance to Service: Evolving the State Role to Support District Data Efforts to Improve Student Achievement
As a result of state, national and federal leadership and political will, states have dramatically increased their capacity to collect…
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