Data 101: A Briefing Book for Policymakers on Education to Workforce Data
Data provides essential insights into people's journeys through education and into the workforce. This policy brief covers 12 of the…
Good Data Use Isn’t a Yes or No, It’s a How
This summer, federal policymakers are undertaking a new round of discussions on a suite of data privacy and online safety…
Data Governance 101 Deep Dive: Best Practices for Legislation to Ensure Sustained Education and Workforce Data Capacity
Use this guide to understand the components of best practice cross-agency governance legislation.
Data Governance 101: Cross Agency Data Governance Accelerates State Education and Workforce Data Capacity
This brief gives state leaders the information they need to understand the value of cross-agency data governance.
Three Data Policy Priorities States Should Champion in 2026
As the federal data landscape continues to shift, state leaders must now, more than ever, ensure that data works for…
Big Changes at ED: What Do They Mean for Data?
Last week, the US Department of Education (ED) announced it had entered into six interagency agreements (IAAs) with four other…
The Administration’s Vision for the American Workforce: Potential Data Benefits and Areas of Concern
Robust state data systems and adequate privacy protections are critical to implementing the administration’s proposed workforce strategy, and should be…
Indiana Is Investing in Human Capacity and Privacy Leadership
Indiana is investing in its data workforce and privacy capacity, and can serve as a model for other states.
Data is Essential—But Data Use Must Be Ethical and Transparent
Responsible and ethical data use is essential.
The So What: What We’re Watching, Week of April 21
The so what on how recent announcements from the Trump administration threaten data privacy.
The So What: What We’re Watching, Week of April 7
The so what on how recent federal actions are impacting the Department of Education and data privacy.
Driver’s License Data Can Help States Better Understand Education and Workforce Pathways
This brief is intended to help state leaders understand the utility and risk of including driver’s license data in their…
Privacy, Transparency, Trust
