Prioritizing Data to Support Students through Education and into Jobs
The Trump administration and 119th Congress face the challenge of addressing the lingering education and economic effects of multiyear disruptions…
States Are Addressing Data Governance. It’s Time for Federal Leaders to Do the Same.
It’s time for the federal government to follow states and create the structure for data governance that ensures federal leaders…
Using Data to Advance Education Equity
State policymakers can and should take steps to improve access to equity data for everyone who needs it.
Use Case: Connect School and District Leaders to the Information They Need to Ensure That Their Students Thrive
Eric and Jasmine are K–12 education leaders who want to support students. Both of them need access to data to…
Three Recent Federal Efforts to Improve Access to Data
Taking a look at three recent efforts at the federal level to improve access to data.
Navigating Chronic Absenteeism: Decisionmakers Need Access to Timely Data
Chronic absenteeism is an all too common challenge facing schools, and leaders can use data to address it.
California’s State Data System is Leading the Way on Public Engagement
California is leading the way with integrating public engagement into the design of their SLDS.
The Military and Educational Data Integration Act: Addressing the Need for Military Enlistment Data
New legislation would provide state and district education leaders with robust military enlistment data they can use to guide students…
How Colorado is Using Cross-Agency Data Governance to Strengthen Workforce Readiness
This year, Colorado passed key governance legislation that marks a significant step toward enhancing workforce readiness through improved data…
What Is Labor Market Information and How Can Community Colleges Use It?
State data systems must be designed to provide community college leaders with access to data, including labor market information (LMI),…
Supporting Success: The Postsecondary Student Success Act
PSSA reflects how leaders are prioritizing evidence-based practices to support student retention, completion, and success.
Governors Need Robust State Data Systems to Support Their Education and Workforce Priorities
To ensure governors’ education and workforce policy priorities are effective, lasting, and meet the needs of students and workers, they…
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