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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.

04.25.25
The So What: What We’re Watching, Week of April 21
The so what on how recent announcements from the Trump administration threaten data privacy.
04.08.25
The So What: What We’re Watching, Week of April 7
The so what on how recent federal actions are impacting the Department of Education and data privacy.
03.21.25
Building It Right: Why California’s Data System Is Worth the Wait
California’s Cradle to Career (C2C) Data System will soon launch its first dashboard, marking a major milestone in the state’s…
03.10.25
The So What: What We’re Watching, Week of March 10
If the federal government no longer supports and produces data and research, states—and districts—will be forced to go it…
03.03.25
The So What: What We’re Watching, Week of March 3
The cancellation of a large number of federal contracts has stirred up a lot of confusion and concern.
08.06.24
California’s State Data System is Leading the Way on Public Engagement
California is leading the way with integrating public engagement into the design of their SLDS.
08.31.21
California Sets a New Bar for P–20W Data Policy
California had a real opportunity to go from last to first—and they have.
04.12.21
From the Kitchen Tables of Jenn and Paige: What We’re Watching, Week of April 12
DQC's Jenn Bell-Ellwanger and Paige Kowalski cover the most salient conversations happening in education.
03.22.21
From the Kitchen Tables of Jenn and Paige: What We’re Watching, Week of March 22
DQC's Jenn Bell-Ellwanger and Paige Kowalski cover the most salient conversations happening in education.
03.01.21
From the Kitchen Tables of Jenn and Paige: What We’re Watching, Week of March 1
DQC's Jenn Bell-Ellwanger and Paige Kowalski cover the most salient conversations happening in education.
02.08.21
From the Kitchen Tables of Jenn and Paige: What We’re Watching, Week of February 8
DQC's Jenn Bell-Ellwanger and Paige Kowalski cover the most salient conversations happening in education.
02.01.21
From the Kitchen Tables of Jenn and Paige: What We’re Watching, Week of February 1
DQC's Jenn Bell-Ellwanger and Paige Kowalski cover the most salient conversations happening in education.

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