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Data Bytes: Parsing Education Data Into Snack-Size Servings
June 8, 2026
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Sometimes the best way to explain a complex topic is by starting with some data.
That’s the premise of EdSurge’s Data Bytes series, which we started with the goal of helping readers better understand some of the thorniest education issues we cover through lively charts and graphs, with some pithy writing for context and analysis.
Reporter Nadia Tamez-Robledo, who has a specialty in data journalism and data analytics, is on the lookout for promising datasets to mine for revealing insights. Find her collection here.
Do you know of a dataset we should dig into? Send Tamez-Robledo a tip at nadia@edsurge.com.
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K-12 Student Demographics
Student Mental Health
Higher Ed Value
Higher Ed Student Demographics
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