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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.

04.18.24
State Legislation Update: Two Bills and One New Law That Increase Access to Data
This month, we continue that focus with a spotlight on two new bills and a newly enacted law.
03.29.24
State Legislation Update: Three Notable Data Bills and One New Law
This month we are sharing four more exciting measures that align with our new vision for data access.
02.15.24
State Legislation Update: Four Promising Data Bills We’re Watching
The 2024 state legislative season is underway, with 44 states and the District of Columbia currently in session—and it’s already…
01.10.24
Three State Actions We’re Watching For in 2024
State legislators are hitting the ground running in 2024, here's what we're looking for.
04.12.23
Two New State Laws Aim to Expand Parents’ Access to Data with Parent Portals
These laws provide role-appropriate data access to parents while ensuring student data is safeguarded, all in service of promoting responsible…
10.11.22
Legislative Update: Connecting Data Collection to Data Use
As a companion to our legislative review resource, we’re sharing a deeper dive into a new data law.
10.04.22
Using Data to Support Hispanic Students and Communities
Data plays an integral role in understanding where systems have previously failed Hispanic communities.
04.21.22
Legislative Update: State Policymakers Must Continue to Make Education Data Policy Work for Students
To keep up with educators' questions states must continue to update their education data laws to address emerging needs.
03.03.22
Legislative Update: State Data Tools Must Meet Students’ Needs
In 2022, Team DQC is monitoring more than 100 education and workforce data bills and counting.
01.25.22
Legislative Update: What We’re Watching This Session
State legislatures across the country have reconvened for their 2022 sessions and we have started our annual tracking of state…
08.04.21
Legislative Update: Steps Toward Data Governance in Texas
DQC Senior Associate Mirel Herrera explores the steps Texas is making towards effective data use.
06.10.21
Legislative Update: Safeguarding Student Data
DQC Senior Associate Mirel Herrera examines relevant highlights from this year's legislative sessions so far.

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