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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.

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.
02.02.23
Define and Design: Measuring Educational Equity
To combat growing inequities and support students, decisionmakers need role-appropriate access to contextualized data.
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.
04.12.22
March 2022 Assessment Update: Using Data to Support Students
Assessment accountability is back for 2021–22.
04.01.21
Rethinking the Future of Career and Technical Education
Last month, Advance CTE released Without Limits: A Shared Vision for the Future of Career Technical Education, a vision for…
05.20.20
Student Growth Data is Possible for 2021. How and Why States Should Focus On It
Student growth measures track how much students learn over the course of a single year.
05.14.20
Five Data Things States Should Think About Right Now
DQC's Brennan McMahon Parton shares the five data things states should be thinking about right now.
02.12.20
The Case for Publicly Reporting Data on Seclusion and Restraint
The challenges of getting comprehensive data on restraint and seclusion in schools.
02.05.20
Policymakers in Hawaii Work to Make School Climate Data More Useful
State legislators consider efforts to ensure that the public has better information about school climate.
12.10.19
Still Students: States Must Prioritize Data to Ensure Students in Custody Receive a Quality Education
For students in custody, there is little information publicly reported on their experiences or pathways.
10.22.19
State Investments in Report Cards Are Paying Off - But the Work is Not Done
Empowering the public with high-quality data is a continuous improvement project, not a one-time task.
06.19.19
Prioritizing Continuous Improvement, More States Release Updated Report Cards
Some states have enhanced their report cards to make data easier to find and understand.

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