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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.

09.19.24
Three Recent Federal Efforts to Improve Access to Data
Taking a look at three recent efforts at the federal level to improve access to data.
08.22.24
Navigating Chronic Absenteeism: Decisionmakers Need Access to Timely Data
Chronic absenteeism is an all too common challenge facing schools, and leaders can use data to address it.
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.
07.18.24
The Military and Educational Data Integration Act: Addressing the Need for Military Enlistment Data
New legislation would provide state and district education leaders with robust military enlistment data they can use to guide students…
06.26.24
How Colorado is Using Cross-Agency Data Governance to Strengthen Workforce Readiness
This year, Colorado passed key governance legislation that marks a significant step toward enhancing workforce readiness through improved data…
06.14.24
Federal SLDS Grants Support Robust State Data Ecosystems
The federal SLDS grant program supports state efforts to build data systems that collect data across multiple agencies.
05.31.24
What Is Labor Market Information and How Can Community Colleges Use It?
State data systems must be designed to provide community college leaders with access to data, including labor market information (LMI),…
05.08.24
Supporting Success: The Postsecondary Student Success Act
PSSA reflects how leaders are prioritizing evidence-based practices to support student retention, completion, and success.
05.01.24
Governors Need Robust State Data Systems to Support Their Education and Workforce Priorities
To ensure governors’ education and workforce policy priorities are effective, lasting, and meet the needs of students and workers, they…
04.24.24
Reimagining State Data Systems: Actionable Strategies from a Federal–State Conversation
Federal and state data leaders convened to discuss key challenges to and opportunities for modernizing SLDSs.
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.

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