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Surveys and programs
We collect data to provide insights on the condition of education in the United States and how it changes over time.
Our surveys and programs collect and produce data in many ways including from state reports, direct student assessments, longitudinal studies, international surveys, postsecondary institutions, adult surveys, and synthesizing data from federal sources.
Featured Survey/Programs
Common Core of Data
CCD is a comprehensive, annual, national statistical database of information concerning all approximately 100,000 public elementary and secondary schools and approximately 18,000 public school districts...
Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems Grant Program - SLDS
The U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) awarded grants to 41 states and the District of Columbia to aid them in the design and implementation of statewide longitudinal data systems.
Early Childhood Longitudinal Study - ECLS
The Early Childhood Longitudinal Study (ECLS) program includes four longitudinal studies that examine child development, school readiness, and early school experiences from birth through elementary school.
National Teacher and Principal Survey
The National Teacher and Principal Survey (NTPS) is a system of related questionnaires that provide descriptive data on the context of public and private elementary and secondary education...
Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC)
The Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), also known as the Survey of Adult Skills, is a large-scale international study of key cognitive and workplace skills of adults.
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) provides important information about student academic achievement and learning experiences in various subjects.
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