NCES in 2026: What’s still available, what’s gone, and how to find what you need.

The federal education data landscape has changed significantly. Data collections have been discontinued. Staff who answered your questions are gone. Websites have been reorganized. If you depend on NCES data — for research, journalism, policy, or institutional work — you may be finding it harder than ever to know where to look, what still exists, and what has disappeared.
This live one-hour webinar cuts through the confusion.
Tom Snyder spent decades as Director of Annual Reports and Information Staff at the National Center for Education Statistics, where he built and maintained the very systems this session covers. He knows what existed, what has changed, and what you can still access today.
In this session, Tom walks you through:
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Whether you’re a seasoned researcher reorienting to a changed landscape, a journalist trying to verify what data still exists, or a policymaker who needs to understand what’s available for the next few years — this is your map.
Live sessions: April 30, 2026 — 12:00 PM ET and 8:00 PM ET Enrollment: $25 Register at edevaluator.org/agora-research-academy

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