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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.

08.25.21
Maintaining Student Data Privacy and Public Transparency During the Pandemic
Collecting and reporting data on school COVID cases and vaccination rates is absolutely allowable under federal law.
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.
06.08.21
New Federal Guidance Provides Insight into Opportunities to Use Data to Support Recovery
DQC Associate David Gonzalez examines how federal aid provides opportunities to invest in data.
06.01.21
Federal Funding and COVID-19 Recovery Efforts: The Former School Board President’s Perspective
DQC Board Chair Tomeka Hart Wigginton discusses funding considerations for state and local leaders.
05.24.21
Show Communities the Data: Best Practices for Translating Report Cards for Families and Communities
DQC has been reviewing state report cards annually since 2016. In that time, we’ve seen many examples of how states…
05.21.21
Show Communities the Data: Best Practices for Communicating Data to Parents and the Public
DQC has been reviewing state report cards annually since 2016. In that time, we’ve seen many examples of how states…
05.19.21
Show Communities the Data: Best Practices for Sharing College- and Career-Readiness Data
DQC has been reviewing state report cards annually since 2016. In that time, we’ve seen many examples of how states…
05.14.21
May Assessment Update: Using Data to Support Students during COVID-19 Recovery
Testing season is in full swing—but the debate over the value of this year’s assessments continues. In March, the Biden…
05.06.21
Legislative Update: How States are Addressing Assessments During COVID-19 Recovery
After facing profound disruptions in school over the last year, many educators and leaders are debating the role and value…
05.04.21
2021 Assessments: The Former Chief Achievement and Accountability Officer’s Perspective
Students around the country have begun statewide assessments, but questions remain about how state leaders can use the resulting data…

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