Much of the data that school districts release is scattered and unorganized, making it difficult to access and use.
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We're announcing a new research project with OCP and a draft of new guidelines. We want your feedback!
Continue readingEngagement 101: Providence and Brown University showcase a data-driven partnership
Providence partnered with Brown University students and teachers to improve public policy, a fantastic model for how local policymakers can work with the academic community in their cities.
Continue readingThe big picture for Open Data Policies Decoded: Helping cities leverage data-driven policy remix
Our new tool Open Data Policies Decoded is the first step toward a more analytical approach to open government advocacy, technical assistance, policy remix and more.
Continue readingShouldn’t text be open data too? The search for an inclusive data definition
If we can reduce the barriers to the spread of public policy language that supports open data, we’ll lay the groundwork for increased usability of all kinds of policy — not just open data policy.
Continue readingReviewing the adoption of Sunlight’s Open Data Policy Guidelines
While cities around the nation are “geeking” their way to excellence, we on the Sunlight’s Local Team track the passage of open data policies. But how effective are the policies these cities are passing?
Continue readingA closer look at the problem of open data policy that isn’t open
Ironically, open data policy is not open. Here's why that's a problem.
Continue readingOpening up open data policy: Introducing Open Data Policies Decoded
Introducing Open Data Policies Decoded, a new collaboration between Sunlight and the OpenGov Foundation.
Continue readingWhat kinds of data do school districts release?
What datasets are school districts releasing anyway?
Continue readingGet to know the cities behind What Works Cities
What makes cities "work"? Openness, transparency and accessibility. What makes cities unique? Read on to find out!
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