Bill Gates urged Congress to support the creation of a Center for State Education Data.
… which will serve as a national resource for state education data and will provide one-stop access for education research and policymakers, along with a public website to streamline education data reporting. (p. 4)
He argues educators also need to use these data to implement schooling changes, including by personalizing learning to make it more relevant and engaging for students – and thereby truly ensure that no child is left behind.