Forum Guide to Collecting and Using Data About the Educator Workforce

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has released the Forum Guide to Collecting and Using Data About the Educator Workforce (NFES 2026-002). This guide outlines best practices for measuring, managing, and using educator workforce data to inform policy and practice. It helps state and local education agencies understand what workforce data to collect, how to ensure data quality and consistency, and how to use these data to improve teacher recruitment, retention, and equitable access to effective educators.