Coleridge Initiative

Don't forget to register for the Coding Best Practices Webinar! Join on October 24th from 12 PM - 1 PM EST to discuss how effective data analysis requires both a strong understanding of the programming language needed to complete the analysis and adherence to coding best practices that ensure efficiency, scalability, and maintainability. In this session, we will delve into the essential best practices for coding in modern data analysis, specifically focusing on the Administrative Data Research Facility (ADRF) platform. The webinar will offer insights into how to optimize coding practices to make data accessible and understandable for policymakers. https://bit.ly/47bxh2o

The Administrative Data Research Facility (ADRF) is driving impact across government agencies. Through the ADRF, researchers and policymakers gain access to a collaborative platform that enables them to conduct rigorous analyses and evaluate the effectiveness of various policies and programs. From measuring the impact of public policies and the delivery of state programs, the ADRF serves an accessible cloud-based environment. One standout example is our collaboration with the state of New Jersey to expand access and use of linked, de-identified administrative data. New Jersey shared data from the NJ Statewide Data System to the ADRF which has expanded the access and analysis of data to improve governance efforts, policymaking, and performance of public initiatives for NJ residents. Learn more about the ADRF and its capabilities on our website. #DataImpact #DataForGood

Some of the Democratizing our Data Challenge (DDC) teams have completed their projects over the last year, including the New Jersey, Kentucky, and Wisconsin teams. ➡️ The New Jersey team completed their DDC project in March 2023. This project, completed by researchers at the Heldrich Center at Rutgers University, focused on developing a publicly available data model for state K-12 data submissions to the ADRF. ➡️ The Kentucky team completed their DDC project in March 2024. Led by the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), this collaboration expanded the Multi-State Postsecondary Report Dashboard to include Indiana and Tennessee postsecondary completers. ➡️ The Wisconsin team completed their DDC project in June 2024. Led by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, this project developed an Unemployment-to- Reemployment portal in Wisconsin. Learn more about the completed projects on our website here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aJZbma

Our Democratizing Our Data Challenge (DDC) enables government agencies to scale and replicate data products, such as tools tracking state unemployment insurance statistics or dashboards tracking student outcomes from education to the workforce. The DDC builds a community of practice around the use of administrative data for the public good, where teams gain knowledge that can benefit other teams within their respective DDC cohorts. We recently launch Round 3 of the DDC and hosted an informational webinar. If you missed the webinar, please watch the recording on our website. https://bit.ly/4doW2Kd

Join us for the upcoming Coding Best Practices for Modern Data Analysis webinar session on October 24th! Effective data analysis requires both a strong understanding of the programming language needed to complete the analysis and adherence to coding best practices that ensure efficiency, scalability, and maintainability. In this session, we will delve into the essential best practices for coding in modern data analysis, specifically focusing on the Administrative Data Research Facility (ADRF) platform. The webinar will offer insights into how to optimize coding practices to make data accessible and understandable for policymakers. Register Now ➡️ https://bit.ly/47bxh2o

Learning and Employment Records (LERs) offer a transformative solution to many of the challenges facing state labor markets. By leveraging existing state administrative data and addressing key implementation challenges, states can enhance job matching, improve economic efficiency, and support the continuous development of the workforce. The journey toward implementing LERs will require collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to addressing the needs of all labor market participants. This blog post delves into the benefits and challenges associated with implementing LERs, with a focus on the pivotal role of state administrative data. Read the full post ➡️ https://bit.ly/3T8Rsr4

We’re excited to announce the launch of our $15M fundraising campaign! This campaign will strengthen Coleridge Initiative’s organizational capacity and accelerate growth, enabling us to further leverage data to drive better policy and create meaningful change. We are thrilled to have a generous matching commitment for the first $6 million of the campaign. As we continue to grow, we’ve made significant progress, evolving from our early development stages into a thriving organization delivering measurable impact! Read the full press release here for more details:

Don't Forget to Register for the DDC Informational Webinar! Join the Coleridge Initiative and the Multi-State Data Collaborative on October 2nd, 2024 at 1 PM ET to learn more about the Democratizing our Data Challenge Round 3 opportunity and how to apply. The Coleridge Initiative’s Democratizing our Data Challenge (DDC) has enabled the collaboration of multi-partner teams from across the United States to expand existing data products developed in the Administrative Data Research Facility (ADRF) and develop new data linkages, dashboards, portals, APIs, data models, and code repositories. Through the Challenge, we have gained invaluable insights and experience in data-sharing agreements, multi-partner collaboration, secure technology, data governance and compliance, and data infrastructures. https://bit.ly/4doW2Kd

Don't miss your chance to build analytic capacity while enhancing your data literacy and technical skills through one of our upcoming short courses! Upcoming courses: ➡️ Advanced Data Visualization - October 18 - November 15 ➡️ Fundamentals of R Programming - January 2025 Register Here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4e2EiWg

The Democratizing our Data Challenge Round 1 Wisconsin team completed their project in June 2024! Led by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, this project developed an Unemployment-to- Reemployment portal in Wisconsin. This interactive data visualization tool utilizes de-identified Unemployment Insurance claims data to show real-time labor market information. The portal features tiered access, which aligns data granularity with user access permissions and needs in Coleridge Initiative’s Administrative Data Research Facility (ADRF). The visualization dashboard and the ADRF data infrastructure allow state agency staff and local workforce boards to use this data for informed decision-making. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aJZbma