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Video Tutorials
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NCES Data Institute
For decades, the NCES Data Institute: Using Federal Datasets to Support Research on Postsecondary Education (commonly “the Institute”) offered an immersive learning experience for researchers and practitioners in higher education. It was designed to deepen understanding of NCES datasets such as IPEDS, promote rigorous research methods, and foster collaboration across institutions.