The best data on education

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    • What education data sets out there, and what stories can they help us tell? Conversation led by Claudette Riley, Springfield, Mo., education reporter and Chris Quintana, USA TODAY higher education reporter. We covered enrollment, teacher turnover, equity, Critical Race Theory, financial aid and other items.

    Useful links to higher education databases

    US Department of Education College Scorecard

    Current enrollment estimates

    Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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    • Microsoft Excel 05 – What if

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