As we all know, the collection of data on students has become commonplace, from grades, state test 
scores, attendance, behavior, lateness, to graduation rates. Each year however, this information becomes ever more detailed with more and more data points being collected per student.
Educational transcripts, unlike credit reports or juvenile court records, are currently considered fair game for gatekeepers like colleges and employers. These records, though, are getting much more detailed, and how will this influence a student’s ability to gain access to these institutions in later years?