While previous educational governance literature on datafication has paid attention to comparison across spatial entities like countries and schools, temporal comparison in terms of progression (including prediction) has received less attention. One of the material forms in which progression and prediction data are circulated is the visual form of…

Data ethics have emerged as an essential topic in education. Educators must know how to use data effectively and responsibly. This is a complex and systemic issue that involves bringing awareness to all stakeholders, building human capacity, modifying policy, and considering equitable solutions to data use. This article posits an initial framework…

Multimodal learning analysis emphasizes using diverse data from various sources and forms for precise examination of learning patterns. Despite recent rapid advancements in this field, conventional learning analysis remains predominantly cross-sectional and group-focused, which is insufficient for understanding continuous and personalized learning…

"CASE Insights on Advancement at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Leveraging Data and Promoting Engagement" explores the current state of advancement at HBCUs and highlights the innovative strategies these institutions use to strengthen alumni engagement and philanthropic support. Developed by the Council for Advancement and…

The Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting System (NSWERS) is a state longitudinal data system (SLDS) that coordinates data sharing, processing, and dissemination efforts across the Nebraska public school systems, Nebraska community colleges, the University of Nebraska system, the Nebraska Department of Labor, and other statewide…

Using research evidence to guide higher education policies and practice may help to promote rich learning experiences and long-term success for all students. This essay explores paths for research on the use of research evidence in higher education and proposes three considerations for researchers engaging in this work. First, to improve the…

States often lack timely, specific information about where teachers are needed the most. This information gap is compounded by the way public schools typically pay teachers--based on experience and academic credentials rather than supply and demand conditions--which sends weak signals to potential teachers about which positions are most in-demand…

This article explores utilizing a post-graduation success lens to help community college leaders frame the challenges of achieving equitable improvement for their students. Specifically, it posits that providing and exploring customized labor market data presented in an accessible format can help institutional leaders provide a "true…

This policy paper aims to support the development and advancement of Ukraine's vocational education and training (VET) system by exploring the role of key innovative technologies. The paper presents examples of practices across OECD countries on how technology can help engage learners and employers, train learners in simulated work environments…

This report examines how states can use their Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) to better understand their teacher supply problems and assess initiatives designed to address them. It emphasizes two key actions: connecting existing data and collecting new data on the prospective workforce. Using research and real-world examples from four…

As California State University (CSU) launches its Pregnant and Parenting Students Initiative to increase graduation rates for parenting students at its campuses and works to implement the Greater Accessibility, Information, Notice, and Support (GAINS) for Student Parents Act, an exciting window of opportunity has opened for student voice to inform…

State education agencies are sitting on rich repositories of quantitative and qualitative assessment data. This document is designed to provide a conceptual framework and implementation guidance that can help agency leadership leverage and interrogate student performance data in systematic ways for reporting, outreach, and planning purposes. The…