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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.

12.17.21
Time to Act 2021: Solving for Disconnects across Local, State, and Federal Priorities
Part 3 of DQC's Time to Act 2021, an annual wrap-up of the current state of education data use.
09.22.21
Prioritizing Data Governance Enables State Leaders to Set Bigger Goals
DQC Senior Associate Kristina Podesta discusses how TN state leaders use data to create effective accountability systems.
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.
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.
07.21.21
State Plans Highlight Data as a Critical Recovery Strategy
State plans provide a window into how states anticipate schools and districts will use funds to invest in data…
06.10.21
Legislative Update: Safeguarding Student Data
DQC Senior Associate Mirel Herrera examines relevant highlights from this year's legislative sessions so far.
03.30.21
Legislative Update: Using Data to Streamline College Admissions
Easing student transitions from high school to postsecondary is a top-of-mind issue for state legislators this session as states continue…
02.03.21
New Administration Puts Data at the Forefront
As the new administration announces its priorities and Congress introduces its first pieces legislation this session, we’re noticing an important…
01.29.21
Legislative Update: Tracking the 2021 Legislative Session
In this update on the 2021 legislative session, DQC Associate Amber Ravenell highlights notable education data bills that state legislators…
11.18.20
California is Following Best Practices to Make Its Statewide Data System a Reality
People need data to answer their critical questions. With meaningful access to information, students and families can explore postsecondary options…
03.11.20
Creating a Data-Driven Community: How One Texas University System Prioritized Culture Building in Pursuit of Continuous Improvement
How the Texas A&M University System worked to improve the effectiveness of its EPP using data.
02.18.20
Legislation in New Jersey and Nebraska Highlight Ongoing State Work to Build P–20W Data Systems
DQC's Rachel Anderson writes about state efforts to build P–20W data systems.

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