Student & District Data
Learn more about the data that schools and districts collect, and how they store, protect, and use it
College & Workforce Readiness
These Students Are the Hardest for Schools to Track After Graduation
State education chiefs are working with the Pentagon to make students' enlistment data more accessible for schools.
English Learners
What New Research Shows About the Academic Success of Former English Learners
A new study offers a more nuanced look at English learners' academic performance in high school by disaggregating data.
School & District Management
Opinion
How Education Leaders Can Engage With Teachers About Data
Data can help teachers and leaders understand which instructional moves to tackle now and which to use in the future.
School & District Management
Inside School Districts' Use of NDAs—and Why Legal Experts Warn Caution
Nondisclosure agreements can raise a number of legal considerations for districts.
Assessment
Why Are States So Slow to Release Test Scores?
Nearly a dozen states still haven't put out scores from spring tests. What's taking so long?
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School & District Management
Opinion
We Started Running Our School District Like a Business. Here’s What Happened
In education, we are focused on students, not widgets. Still, there are lessons to learn from a business mindset.
School Climate & Safety
Infographic
What CDC Safety Data Reveal About School Absenteeism, in Charts
New federal data show a rising number of students feel unsafe at school.
Reading & Literacy
Why Do Literacy Retention Policies Target 3rd Grade?
Literacy-related retention policies typically hold back students at the end of 3rd grade. Education experts offer insights into why.
College & Workforce Readiness
Q&A
College-Success Algorithms Often Get It Wrong for Students of Color
New research shows the models used to predict higher education achievement could hurt students on both sides of the equation.
Federal
Is the Federal Agency That Tracks School Data Losing Steam?
A new study of U.S. data agencies finds serious capacity problems at the National Center for Education Statistics.
Equity & Diversity
Which Students Are Most Likely to Be Arrested in School?
A student’s race, gender, and disability status all heavily factor into which students are arrested.
Privacy & Security
What Schools Need to Know About These Federal Data-Privacy Bills
Congress is considering at least three data-privacy bills that could have big implications for schools.