Make connections with education and workforce data

Every state has a longitudinal data system to track education and workforce outcomes for its residents - but all systems are not created equal. The Bush Institute’s updated ratings for state data systems are now available. How well does your state stack up?

Our policy recommendations for state leaders

Developing policy and legislation that creates access to reliable, relevant, and transparent early childhood-through-workforce data that informs decision-making can be challenging. Here are four areas to help leaders put their states on the right track.

Learn how state leaders can make improvements

States can get it right – A Texas case study

State leaders can create forward-thinking policies and legislation that bridge workforce and education.

See how Texas created the Texas Tri-Agency to strengthen the state’s data system

State data system exemplars

Explore education and workforce data

Examine state outcome data from the workforce, higher education, K-12, and early childhood with the Bush Institute's pipeline tool.

Examine this tool

About the George W. Bush Institute

The George W. Bush Institute is a solution-oriented nonpartisan policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies. Housed within the George W. Bush Presidential Center, the Bush Institute is rooted in compassionate conservative values and committed to creating positive, meaningful, and lasting change at home and abroad. We utilize our unique platform and convening power to advance solutions to national and global issues of the day. Learn more at bushcenter.org.

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