Report Forum Guide

Forum Guide to Collecting and Using Data About the Educator Workforce

Author(s):
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Study/Program:
NFES - National Forum on Education Statistics
Publication date:
November 2025
Publication number:
NFES 2026-002

Summary

This Forum Guide, developed by the National Forum on Education Statistics, provides best practices for collecting, managing, and using educator workforce data. It offers education agencies practical guidance on building high-quality data systems that inform teacher recruitment, retention, and professional development efforts.

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Forum Guide

Forum Guide to Collecting and Using Data About the Educator Workforce

By: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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