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This policy report explores statewide longitudinal data systems, including benefits and obstacles of connecting education data, and provides a comprehensive look at data systems in three states through detailed case studies.
Updated in 2016, the 50-State Comparison: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems provides a state-by-state look at statewide longitudinal data systems across the country.
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