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K-12 Educational Standards Dataset Sources & Resources

Comprehensive documentation of all resources, URLs, and data sources used in creating our K-12 educational standards datasets.

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Computer Science & Technology
3. Business & Economics
4. Texas Comprehensive K-12
   • Core TEKS Standards
   • Career & Technical Education
   • Special Programs & Services
   • Policy & Assessment Context
5. General Educational Standards
6. Research Methodologies
7. HuggingFace Dataset Repositories

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Overview

This document catalogs all primary sources, official standards documents, educational frameworks, and research resources used to compile our comprehensive K-12 educational standards datasets. Each section includes direct URLs, descriptions, and the specific data elements extracted from each source.

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Computer Science & Technology

Primary Standards Organizations

Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)

• Main Website: https://csteachers.org/
• K-12 CS Standards: https://csteachers.org/k12standards/
• Standards Document: CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards (Revised 2017)
• Framework Areas:
  • Computing Systems
  • Networks and the Internet
  • Data and Analysis
  • Algorithms and Programming
  • Impacts of Computing

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

• Main Website: https://iste.org/
• Standards for Students: https://iste.org/standards/students
• Computational Thinking Competencies: https://iste.org/explore/computational-thinking
• Framework Areas:
  • Empowered Learner
  • Digital Citizen
  • Knowledge Constructor
  • Innovative Designer
  • Computational Thinker
  • Creative Communicator
  • Global Collaborator

K12 Computer Science Framework

• Main Website: https://k12cs.org/
• Framework Document: K-12 Computer Science Framework (2016)
• Core Concepts:
  • Computer Systems
  • Networks and the Internet
  • Data and Analysis
  • Algorithms and Programming
  • Impacts of Computing

State-Level Resources

Washington State (OSPI)

• Computer Science Standards: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/learning-standards-instructional-materials/computer-science
• K-12 CS Learning Standards: Implementation guidelines and grade-level expectations

Research & Development

Code.org Educational Research

• Research Reports: Academic studies on CS education effectiveness
• Curriculum Frameworks: Age-appropriate computer science learning progressions

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Business & Economics

Financial Literacy Standards

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy

• Main Website: https://www.jumpstart.org/
• Personal Financial Education Standards: Jump$tart National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education (2021 Edition)
• Core Areas:
  • Earning Income
  • Spending
  • Saving
  • Investing
  • Managing Credit
  • Managing Risk

Business Education Standards

National Business Education Association (NBEA)

• Main Website: https://www.nbea.org/
• Business Education Standards: NBEA National Standards for Business Education (2023)
• Program Areas:
  • Accounting
  • Business Law
  • Career Development
  • Communication
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Information Technology
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing

Council for Economic Education (CEE)

• Main Website: https://www.councilforeconed.org/
• Economic Education Standards: Voluntary National Content Standards in Economics
• Framework: 20 content standards covering fundamental economic concepts

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Texas Comprehensive K-12

Core TEKS Standards

Texas Education Agency (TEA) - Main Portal

• Primary Website: https://tea.texas.gov/
• Academics Section: https://tea.texas.gov/academics
• Subject Areas: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/subject-areas

TEKS Standards Framework

• TEKS Overview: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/curriculum-standards/teks-review/texas-essential-knowledge-and-skills
• TEKS Implementation: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/curriculum-standards/teks-review/teks-implementation
• TEKS Guide: https://teksguide.org/

Texas Administrative Code (TAC) - TEKS Chapters

Core Academic Subjects:

• Chapter 110 - English Language Arts: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-110
• Chapter 111 - Mathematics: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-111
• Chapter 112 - Science: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-112
• Chapter 113 - Social Studies: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-113

Languages & Arts:

• Chapter 114 - Languages Other Than English: Coverage of world languages and classical languages
• Chapter 117 - Fine Arts: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-117
• Chapter 118 - Economics: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-118

Health & Physical Education:

• Chapter 115 - Health Education: Personal wellness and health knowledge
• Chapter 116 - Physical Education: Movement patterns and physical fitness

Technology & Special Programs:

• Chapter 126 - Technology Applications: Digital citizenship and computational thinking
• Chapter 128 - Spanish Language Arts & ESL: Bilingual education and ESL frameworks

Career & Technical Education

CTE Overview

• CTE Main Page: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education
• CTE Programs of Study: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/cte-programs-of-study
• 2024-2025 CTE Programs: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/2024-2025-cte-programs-of-study

CTE TEKS Standards

• Chapter 127 - Career Development: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-127
• Chapter 130 - CTE Business & Industry: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-130
• CTE TEKS: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/cte-teks

CTE Resource Centers

• Texas CTE Resource Center: https://www.txcte.org/
• State Career Cluster Pages: https://www.txcte.org/binder/state-career-cluster-pages
• Education and Training Career Cluster: https://www.txcte.org/resource/education-and-training-career-cluster

External CTE Resources

• Advance CTE: https://careertech.org/career-clusters/
• Career Clusters Framework: National career clusters and pathways
• ICEV Texas CTE Programs: https://www.icevonline.com/blog/texas-career-clusters

Special Programs & Services

Special Education

• Section 504: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/section-504
• Special Education Services: IDEA compliance and IEP frameworks
• Technical Assistance: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education/504-guide.pdf

Gifted & Talented Education

• GT Education: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/gifted-and-talented-education
• State Plan Guidance: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/gifted-and-talented-education/guidance-for-interpreting-the-expectations-of-the-texas-state-plan-for-the-education-of-gifted/talented-students
• Texas Association for GT: https://www.txgifted.org/

English Language Support

• Bilingual/ESL Programs: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/english-learner-support/bilingual-and-english-as-a-second-language-education-programs
• ELPS Standards: English Language Proficiency Standards (2024 revision)
• Dual Language Programs: Funding and framework support

Student Support Services

• School Health: Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• School Guidance and Counseling: SEL and mental health frameworks
• Migrant Education Program: Support for migrant student populations

Policy & Assessment Context

STAAR Assessment System

• Assessment Updates: https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/test-administration/2024-tac-student-assessment-general-updates.pdf
• STAAR Transition: Texas Tribune coverage of STAAR replacement: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/09/02/texas-staar-standardized-test-accountability/
• Testing Calendar: https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/test-administration/2024-2025-testing-calendar.pdf

Accountability System

• 2025 Accountability Rating: https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/accountability/academic-accountability/performance-reporting/2025-accountability-rating-system
• Performance Reports: School district accountability and rating systems

Legislative Context

• STAAR Overhaul: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/08/01/texas-legislature-special-session-staar-test/
• Assessment Results: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/news-releases/news-2025/tea-releases-spring-2025-staarr-end-of-course-assessment-results

Policy Analysis

• Texas Policy Research: https://www.texaspolicyresearch.com/texas-finally-releases-school-ratings-for-2024-and-2025-what-the-data-really-shows/
• Houston Public Media: Coverage of educational policy changes

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General Educational Standards

Federal Resources

U.S. Department of Education

• Educational Standards: Federal guidance on state standards development
• ESSA Implementation: Every Student Succeeds Act frameworks

National Assessment Resources

• NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress): https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/
• Performance Data: National and state-level achievement data

Research Organizations

Urban Institute

• Education Research: Data-driven education policy research
• Assessment Analytics: Student performance and educational outcomes

Next Generation Science Standards

• NGSS Website: https://www.nextgenscience.org/
• 3D Learning: Science and engineering practices integration

Project 2061 - AAAS

• Science Literacy: https://www.project2061.org/
• Benchmarks for Science Literacy: Foundational science education frameworks

NASA Education

• STEM Education: https://science.nasa.gov/
• Educational Resources: Space and earth science curriculum support

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Research Methodologies

Data Collection Approaches

Web Scraping & API Integration

• Official Standards Documents: Direct download of PDF and web-based standards
• Cross-Reference Validation: Multiple source verification for accuracy
• Real-Time Updates: Monitoring for standards revisions and policy changes

Standards Alignment

• Taxonomic Classification: Bloom's Taxonomy integration
• Grade-Level Progression: Developmental appropriateness validation
• Cross-Curricular Mapping: Inter-subject connection identification

Quality Assurance

• Expert Review: Educational professional validation
• Automated Validation: Schema and format consistency checking
• Version Control: Change tracking and documentation

Data Enhancement

Real-World Applications

• Career Pathway Mapping: Industry connection identification
• Assessment Strategy Development: Evaluation method recommendations
• Technology Integration: Digital tool and platform alignment

Accessibility Considerations

• Universal Design for Learning: UDL principle integration
• Multi-Language Support: ESL and bilingual education frameworks
• Special Needs Accommodations: IEP and 504 plan compatibility

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HuggingFace Dataset Repositories

Published Datasets

Computer Science Comprehensive

• Repository: https://huggingface.co/datasets/robworks-software/k12-computer-science-comprehensive
• Coverage: 696 learning objectives across K-12 computer science education
• Standards: CSTA, ISTE, K12CS Framework integration

Business & Economics Comprehensive

• Repository: https://huggingface.co/datasets/robworks-software/k12-business-economics-comprehensive
• Coverage: 1,236 learning objectives spanning financial literacy and business education
• Standards: Jump$tart, NBEA, CEE framework integration

Texas K-12 Ultra-Comprehensive

• Repository: https://huggingface.co/datasets/robworks-software/k12-texas-comprehensive
• Coverage: 15,040 learning objectives across complete Texas educational ecosystem
• Standards: All 14 TEKS chapters plus specialized programs and support services

Dataset Characteristics

Licensing

• License Type: CC0 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication)
• Usage Rights: Unrestricted use for educational, research, and commercial applications
• Attribution: Optional but appreciated citation format provided

Data Format

• Primary Format: JSON with HuggingFace dataset integration
• Schema: Consistent across all datasets with standardized field names
• Size Categories: 1K<n<10K for most datasets, 10K<n<100K for Texas comprehensive

Task Categories

• Primary Use: Text classification for educational content alignment
• Secondary Uses: Question answering, content generation, standards mapping
• Target Applications: Curriculum development, assessment design, educational technology

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Contact & Maintenance

Dataset Maintenance

• Author: Ryan Robson, Robworks Software
• Website: robworks.info
• Contact: support@robworks.info

Version Control

• Update Frequency: Annual alignment with standards revisions
• Change Documentation: Comprehensive version notes and policy updates
• Community Feedback: GitHub issues and direct communication channels

Quality Assurance

• Validation Process: Multi-step verification with educational professionals
• Accuracy Standards: Direct source attribution and cross-reference validation
• Continuous Improvement: Regular updates based on standards changes and user feedback

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Last Updated: September 2024 Version: 4.0.0 - Ultra-Comprehensive Texas K-12 Educational Ecosystem