Essential Questions
About Essential Questions
The E-W Framework recommends 20 essential questions that are critical for E-W data systems to answer about how students are progressing from early education through their career. Approaching data through the lens of essential questions can help decision makers prioritize what data should be collected and to take action to address disparities.
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7 Essential Questions
- Pre-K
- K-12
- Postsecondary
- Workforce