Reimagining State Data Systems: Actionable Strategies from a Federal–State Conversation
Federal and state data leaders convened to discuss key challenges to and opportunities for modernizing SLDSs.
State Data Systems Are Key to Making the President’s Priorities a Reality
President Biden has laid out a variety of policies that could positively impact the education and workforce journeys of individuals…
Future Black Teachers Need Access to Data
Black teacher candidates need access to information about the supports that are available to them as they complete their…
On-Track Indicators: A Powerful Data-Based Tool for Action
Robust, timely state data is critical to ensuring that every student graduates on time.
State Legislation Update: Four Promising Data Bills We’re Watching
The 2024 state legislative season is underway, with 44 states and the District of Columbia currently in session—and it’s already…
Federal Leaders Can Enable State Access to Military Enlistment Data
Partnership with the DoD could enable states to provide military enlistment data to audiences who need it.
Federal Leaders Can Clear the Way for State Access to Federal Student Aid Data
Federal guidance on FSA data sharing can ensure information gets into the hands of those who need it most.
Three State Actions We’re Watching For in 2024
State legislators are hitting the ground running in 2024, here's what we're looking for.
Getting the Facts Straight about Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems
Learn about common questions on linking data across sectors and how to navigate them.
Federal Laws Are Not a Barrier to Connecting Data within a Statewide Longitudinal Data System
SLDSs must be built in compliance with federal laws to combine data across agencies.
Efforts to Address Postsecondary Education Inequities Require More and Better Data
Statewide data systems must be designed to connect students to the supports they need to complete their college education. This…
People Need Access to Data to Navigate a Skills-Based Future
Skills-based recruiting practices are expanding, and people need data to navigate this changing landscape.
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