SDP Convening 2026

What does it actually take to help first-generation, under-resourced college students not just enroll, but stay, succeed, and graduate? For Megan Conklin, SDP Fellowship alumna and data leader at Hope Chicago, the answer starts with listening. Megan is a...

In higher education, you will find that a lot of big data systems were built for one fundamental question: Did we meet the basic requirements? That compliance-first mindset does meet some needs. It helps produce standardized numbers that legislators...

A successful SDP Fellow – one who matriculates through the full fellowship training, builds relationships and networks, and leaves an impact on their education organization – demonstrates integrity, humility, and analytic entrepreneurship . As Cohort 16...

Alabama’s State Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey says there's a rare issue drawing approval from Moms for Liberty, tiger moms, and soccer moms alike. The unlikely point of agreement? Keeping cell phones out of schools, a hot topic explored by the...