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Edwin FAQ

A. General

B. Access and Support

C. Edwin Analytics Data

C1. What data is available in Edwin Analytics?

Edwin Analytics contains information that spans the entire education spectrum (preschool to post-secondary) by integrating data from the following three state agencies, and other sources:

  • Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) data:
    • Program type and student participation level
  • Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) data:
    • Student outcome data (MCAS performance and ACCESS for ELLs growth and levels)
    • Student demographics (SIMS)
    • Student courses, schedules, and teachers (SCS)
    • Student discipline and risk indicators (SSDR and EWIS)
    • Student growth and acquisition of new knowledge, skills and abilities
    • Student Views on Climate and Learning, school climate information (VOCAL)
    • Teacher demographic and licensing information (EPIMS and ELAR)
    • Finance data
    • Educator Prep Program Data
  • Department of Higher Education (DHE) data:
    • Developmental coursework and credit obtainment
    • Postsecondary enrollment, persistence and completion
  • Other Sources:
    • National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) data: college enrollment, persistence and completion.
    • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): FAFSA submission and completion

C2. What if I see an error in the data in a report?

First, please read all available definitions and footnotes associated with the report. Next, check with your local student information system to check how the data appears locally. If you still believe that the data is wrong, you can report errors to the Edwin Analytics Help Desk. Please include a clear description of the data you believe is an error, why you believe it is in error, the data that you expected to see, the report name, and the prompts used in running it.

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E. Troubleshooting

Last Updated: January 26, 2024

 
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