For all the census’ value, it is not without its limitations, and it's important to be clear about what those are.
Continue readingThe future of the US City Open Data Census
Here's what we have planned for the future of the US City Open Data Census.
Continue readingThe mind-boggling decentralization of education data
Much of the data that school districts release is scattered and unorganized, making it difficult to access and use.
Continue readingWhat kinds of data do school districts release?
What datasets are school districts releasing anyway?
Continue readingAnnouncing Sunlight’s Education Data Policy Compendium
We want to find out how schools currently treat their data, so we're building a compendium of school districts’ policies and other rules related to the release of education data.
Continue readingA look at local education data policies
The Sunlight Foundation has covered different sides of education, surrounding lobbying, campaign contributions and ad spending. However, one can’t underestimate the importance of education itself: The quality of a school can determine the strength of a community, the future of an economy and the livelihoods of its many students. From a broader open government perspective, too, education is crucial.
Continue readingAnalyzing the state of cities’ bulk data
How effective are cities at releasing open data in bulk forms?
Continue readingWhy are some cities so good at releasing open data? Pt. 2
How can a smaller city with fewer resources possibly achieve the open data success of major urban areas? Asheville and Hartford can show you.
Continue readingWhy are some cities so good at releasing open data? (Pt. 1)
While many cities have made open data progress in recent years, the City Open Data Census has seen a handful of cities consistently rise to the top. Why is that?
Continue readingImproving the US City Open Data Census
This year, Sunlight will be taking on more responsibility for administering the US City Open Data Census, which evaluates participating cities based on the publication of local government datasets.
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