#  College and Career Readiness Data Infrastructure Matrix: User Guide 

 



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The [**College and Career Readiness Data Infrastructure Matrix**](https://cepr.harvard.edu/resource/state-education-data-infrastructure-matrix) is a resource developed by the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University to help states reflect on and strengthen their data infrastructure, with the ultimate goal of strengthening students’ college and career readiness and success. The matrix provides a structured framework for examining how state data systems are designed, governed, and disseminated to support use of data in decision making. This guide walks users through how to use the matrix.

Learn more: [https://cepr.harvard.edu/supporting-states-enhance-college-career-readi…](https://cepr.harvard.edu/supporting-states-enhance-college-career-readiness)



 

 

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- [ School/District Leader ](/audience/schooldistrict-leader)
- [ Postsecondary Access & Success ](/focus-areas/postsecondary-access-and-success)
- [ Research Initiatives for College and Career Success (RICCS) ](/projects/research-initiatives-college-and-career-success-riccs)
- [ 2026 ](/year/2026)
- [ K12 ](/sector/k12)
- [ Postsecondary ](/sector/postsecondary)