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DQC’s blog is your source for news, perspectives, and thought leadership from DQC staff and partners in the world of education data.

07.08.26
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…
06.29.26
Back to Basics: People Need Access to Data
The conversation about education and workforce data moves fast: new reports, new discussions, new debates. But the issues that determine…
05.12.26
Georgia and New Jersey Lead the 2026 Push to Codify SLDS Governance
This year, New Jersey has already joined the ranks of states codifying cross-agency data governance, and Georgia is one step…
04.16.26
California’s Opportunity to Lead on Early Childhood Data Integration
People need better, more useful early childhood information to make informed decisions when seeking, delivering, and supporting early care and…
03.10.26
What States Can Do Now to Get Ready for Workforce Pell
The success of Workforce Pell grant program will rely on data to ensure that it can deliver on its promise…
02.04.26
Stability Matters: What FY26 Funding Gets Right for State Data Systems
FY26 funding provides a clear signal that the stability of ED functions are critical.
01.21.26
Four Federal Priorities We’re Watching in 2026
This year, DQC hopes to see Congress and the administration work collaboratively to return stability to the workforce data and…
01.20.26
Three Data Policy Priorities States Should Champion in 2026
As the federal data landscape continues to shift, state leaders must now, more than ever, ensure that data works for…
11.24.25
Big Changes at ED: What Do They Mean for Data?
Last week, the US Department of Education (ED) announced it had entered into six interagency agreements (IAAs) with four other…
10.09.25
Codifying an Early Childhood Integrated Data System: Lessons From Texas Advocates
Long recognizing the need for better early childhood data in Texas, the Texas Early Learning Council and other Texas early…
09.18.25
The Administration’s Vision for the American Workforce: Potential Data Benefits and Areas of Concern
Robust state data systems and adequate privacy protections are critical to implementing the administration’s proposed workforce strategy, and should be…
08.14.25
The So What: What We’re Watching, Week of August 11
The so what on how the BLS removal may impact trust in data.

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