NCDE was created by the New England League of Middle Schools, Fitchburg State College and Dynamic Education Solutions. "Database Educating" is a teaching and learning strategy that utilizes data-driven educational tools, tactics and content to improve student outcomes. Database Educating facilitates enduring understanding and purposeful application of educational content by enabling students to use their education as a strategic tool to explore real world, multi-topic data and acquire 21st century skills:
NCDE was charged with a simple mission: Improve student outcomes by creating highly engaging data-rich content that results in educational experiences that students describe as purposeful, exciting and interesting. The expected outcome of Database Educating is improved educational productivity: