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Education Staff Characteristics & ExperiencesStudent Characteristics & ExperiencesInactive

School Pulse Panel (SPP)

Reported by NCES and Census, this monthly rapid-response survey samples public schools and asks principals about high-priority topics (attendance, staffing, tutoring, AI, mental health, etc.). Provides close to real-time visibility into these topics given monthly capture of data; helps leaders track conditions and adjust strategies as needs evolve throughout the year.

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Specifications

Category
Education Staff Characteristics & ExperiencesStudent Characteristics & Experiences
Collection method
Survey
How often released
Monthly
Timeline
1-2 months
Representative or comprehensive sample
Representative
Level of data
National, regional, school (characteristics)
Source
School principals
Status
Inactive
Legislation/Regulation/Other
20 U.S.C. § 9543

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