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- Barry White and Kathryn E. Newcomer (eds) Getting Results: A Guide for Federal Leaders and Managers (George Washington University, 2005).
- U.S. General Accounting Office, "Education's Data Management Initiative: Significant Progress Made, but Better Planning Needed to Accomplish Project Goals". Gao.gov. Retrieved 2013-05-11