We advocate to change the role of data to ensure that data works for everyone navigating their education and workforce journeys.

Individuals, families, educators, communities, and policymakers must have the information they need to foster successful journeys through education and the workforce.

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What We Do

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Policy Areas

Dive deeper into the issues that drive DQC’s work

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Data in Action

DQC’s research provides a national picture of state and local data efforts.

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State and Federal Advocacy

DQC advocates for policies and practices that support individuals through education and the workforce.

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Communicating about Data

DQC helps the field communicate clearly, directly, and inclusively about data.

Education Data 101

Data is one of the most powerful tools to inform, engage, and create opportunities for individuals along their journey through education and into the workforce.

Learn About Education Data

The Data Quality Campaign (DQC) is the only national nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that data works for everyone.

We understand that individual journeys through education and into the workforce are unique—and believe that individuals, families, educators, communities, and policymakers deserve the benefit of data that supports them along the way.

Who We Are

Flagship Resources

Our flagship resources are the cornerstones of our work. Start here for information on how to ensure that data works for everyone navigating their education and workforce journeys.

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Data Governance 101 Toolkit

Cross-agency data governance is not optional—it is the foundation for making data work for people, communities, and leaders, who are all making decisions that shape people’s journeys from education to the workforce.
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Two Decades, One Mission: Celebrating 20 Years of the Data Quality Campaign’s Impact

Learn about DQC’s impact from the past two decades.
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Education and Workforce Data Legislation Review: What Happened in 2025?

How did states advance education and workforce data policies in 2025?
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Latest Updates

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Workforce Pell Is Finally Here. What Now?

Now, those looking for careers after high school, working adults, and people changing careers can potentially access Pell Grants for programs that prepare them for in-demand careers. But states need high-quality data to identify the programs that qualify for Workforce Pell and to ensure that people can access this financial aid.
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