Educational data literacy is an academic concept and research field focused on the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to effectively access, interpret, use, and communicate data within educational settings. It investigates the competencies required for stakeholders, including educators, administrators, researchers, and students, to engage critically with educational data to inform practice, policy, and research. This domain examines the processes of data collection, analysis, visualization, and translation into actionable insights, emphasizing the critical evaluation and ethical considerations necessary for evidence-based decision-making aimed at improving educational outcomes and fostering equitable environments.