sced

sced refers to the Standardized Common Educational Data Elements initiative. It is a project aimed at creating a unified set of definitions and formats for educational data collected across different states and educational institutions in the United States. The goal of sced is to improve data interoperability, allowing for easier sharing, comparison, and analysis of educational information. This standardization is crucial for supporting research, informing policy decisions, and ultimately improving educational outcomes for students.

The development of sced involves collaboration among educators, policymakers, researchers, and data system developers. It seeks to define common elements such as student demographics, academic achievement, attendance, disciplinary records, and program participation. By establishing a common language and structure for these data points, sced aims to reduce the burden on states and districts in reporting data and to enable more robust longitudinal studies. The initiative is managed by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and has been a significant undertaking in the effort to modernize educational data systems.