docs/DATASET_SOURCES.md

# 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](#overview)
2. [Computer Science & Technology](#computer-science--technology)
3. [Business & Economics](#business--economics)
4. [Texas Comprehensive K-12](#texas-comprehensive-k-12)
   - [Core TEKS Standards](#core-teks-standards)
   - [Career & Technical Education](#career--technical-education)
   - [Special Programs & Services](#special-programs--services)
   - [Policy & Assessment Context](#policy--assessment-context)
5. [General Educational Standards](#general-educational-standards)
6. [Research Methodologies](#research-methodologies)
7. [HuggingFace Dataset Repositories](#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](https://robworks.info)
- **Contact**: [support@robworks.info](mailto: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*