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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.

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.
02.19.25
NPSAS Data is Invaluable. Canceling its Funding is a Critical Loss.
Cancelled Department of Education contracts will have profound negative impacts on decisionmaking at all levels.
02.22.23
Three Governance Bills Push States to Use Data to Meet State Goals
Legislators have the potential to sustain and maximize significant state investments in data by creating bodies that make data work…
11.03.22
Using NAEP Data to Move Forward
NAEP scores brought somber news, but leaders can use this as an opportunity for growth.
09.29.22
Publicly Releasing State Assessment Results Is a Requirement for Supporting Students
States must maintain transparency and share comparable information about student progress.
09.01.22
The Role of Data in the National Teacher Shortage
States don’t have enough information to determine whether there is a teacher shortage and identify where those shortages exist.
08.04.22
The Pandemic’s Impact on State Education Data Systems
The onset of the pandemic left education leaders, families, and communities with more questions than answers.
04.12.22
March 2022 Assessment Update: Using Data to Support Students
Assessment accountability is back for 2021–22.
03.10.22
Local COVID-19 Relief Spending Plans Reinforce Need for Data Transparency
Stakeholders need transparency in how ESSER funding is being used to understand how this historic investment impacts student outcomes and…
09.15.21
September Assessment Update: Using Data to Support Students During COVID-19 Recovery
DQC Senior Associate Allie Ball brings an update on where assessments stand at the start of the 2021–22 school…
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.

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