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Robust longitudinal education and workforce data are integral in addressing disparities in educational opportunities and economic outcomes. However, not all states link their P-12, postsecondary, and workforce data sets. Two states that stand out for utilizing their data systems to help design effective programs and policies to better serve their students and support employment growth are Kentucky and Tennessee.
This brief analyzes the two states’ data systems and offers key lessons on how to develop a data system that can successfully inform decision makers in allocating resources to improve educational opportunities and economic outcomes.