Using Postsecondary Data Resources
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Featured Resources
New York State Education Department Postsecondary Access, Support, and Success
This resource page summarizes the New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) strategy to increase college readiness and access, especially for at-risk students, through K–12/postsecondary partnerships and student support initiatives.
Powering Potential: Using Data to Support Postsecondary Access, Completion, and Return on Investment
This report is a comprehensive landscape of the data ecosystem related to postsecondary access, completion, and return on investment.
Product Scan Placemat
This infographic provides a feature comparison of tools used to track postsecondary student outcomes using National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) data. It highlights capabilities in integration, visualization, and disaggregation.
REL Report: The Cost-Effectiveness of Providing Early College Opportunities in Rhode Island
This study examined the cost efectiveness of three early college programs in Rhode Island: dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and Advanced Placement (AP).
Research on Dual and Concurrent Enrollment Student Outcomes
This page shares links to curated findings from national research on how dual and concurrent enrollment improves high school and postsecondary outcomes, with a focus on equity gaps.
Researchers Share Data-Driven Insights Using the Institute for Higher Policy Equitable Value Explorer
This article and accompanying presentation demonstrate how researchers use the Institute for Higher Policy (IHEP) Equitable Value Explorer to assess postsecondary value across student demographics and institutions.
Setting Students Up for Success
This webinar explores the role of leading indicators in tracking student success, focusing on how these metrics predict postsecondary readiness and long-term outcomes.
State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) Communities of Practice
This resource page features write-ups of various SHEEO community of practice convenings. It highlights how cross-state peer learning communities promote better data use practices across K–12, higher ed, and workforce agencies and emphasizes equity and system alignment.
State Noncredit Data Project
The project aims to strengthen noncredit data infrastructure through research, a national taxonomy, and peer learning opportunities. By expanding partnerships and developing consistent frameworks, it seeks to link noncredit education data with postsecondary employment outcomes and improve data collection practices across states.
State Postsecondary Data: How Data Governance and Funding Influence Innovation and Sustainability
This report explores how governance and funding shape the sustainability of state postsecondary student record systems. It uses survey data and state examples to highlight gaps and opportunities.