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Open data is revolutionising the educational sector by providing unprecedented access to information and resources. Schools and universities across Europe are increasingly leveraging open data to enhance learning experiences and improve educational outcomes. For instance, data.europa.eu offers over 37 000 datasets related to education, culture and sport. These datasets enable educators to tailor their teaching methods, making education more interactive and data-driven. 

The highlights how open data is used globally, with data from 90 countries and more than 1600 organisations; it also gives an overview of the . On this platform, infographics are shown related to the types of data that are most used in the education sector, and the organisation types. Additionally, it shows that most organisations are using educational data for organisational optimisation, and it presents use cases, such as , which provide tools to increase data literacy and skills for students.

emphasises that can promote transparency, accountability, and citizen control over educational resources. IIEP-UNESCO provides tools for education authorities, such as ‘’, which helps them incorporate data in education. Notable examples are the ‘’ platform from the , which provides a collection of open data exercises suitable for high school students. Moreover, the Dutch provides the ‘’ database where statistics and research is shared related to education.   

The synergy between open data and education supports a more informed and equitable society, making it important to include open data in the future of education. The collaboration between educational institutions, governments, and the private sector will support this vision, visit the data.europa academy to start learning yourself today! 

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