Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Missouri Education Watchdog: Who Benefits From Data Collection?

Missouri Education Watchdog: Who Benefits From Data Collection?:


Who Benefits From Data Collection?

"These datasets have been gathered from various agencies to provide detailed information on the state of education on all levels, from cradle to career and beyond. - Education Data Community

You are your digital footprint.

Almost a year ago the White House released a fact sheet UNLOCKING THE POWER OF EDUCATION DATA FOR ALL AMERICANS. The three page document contains the commitments of various partners to collect data on every student in America and make it as easy to access as possible for as many interested parties as possible. Ok, they may not have phrased it that way, but if you read what they wrote, that clearly is the intent.

What has been committed?

Federal Student Aid (FSA) commits to providing a "MyData download