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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.

04.28.21
Using Data to Support Students Virtually: How Time and Schoolwide Data Tools Can Help Educators Better Understand Student Progress
As educators continue to navigate the pandemic and look toward recovery, education data and teacher data literacy are crucial to…
04.26.21
Join Us: Teacher Data Literacy Week 2021
2021 is the third year that DQC has hosted Teacher Data Literacy Week – and we hope you’ll join us…
04.22.21
2021 Assessments: The Former Superintendent’s Perspective
The debate over this year’s assessments has raised many larger questions about what state and districts should be measuring, how,…
04.20.21
2021 Assessments: The Former Education Commissioner’s Perspective
Most states will hold statewide assessments this year; however, state and local leaders must still determine how to effectively and…
04.12.21
From the Kitchen Tables of Jenn and Paige: What We’re Watching, Week of April 12
DQC's Jenn Bell-Ellwanger and Paige Kowalski cover the most salient conversations happening in education.
04.08.21
April Assessment Update: Using Data to Support Students During COVID-19 Recovery
The Biden administration says states must administer 2021 summative assessments—but only where local conditions permit. In a flurry of responses…
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…
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…
03.24.21
2021 Assessments: The Researcher’s Perspective
Recent federal guidance makes it clear that states should not expect a blanket assessment waiver, but questions about how to…
03.22.21
From the Kitchen Tables of Jenn and Paige: What We’re Watching, Week of March 22
DQC's Jenn Bell-Ellwanger and Paige Kowalski cover the most salient conversations happening in education.
03.04.21
March Assessment Update: Using Data to Support Students During COVID-19 Recovery
After months of speculation, the Biden administration announced last week that they would not grant blanket waivers for 2021 statewide…
03.01.21
From the Kitchen Tables of Jenn and Paige: What We’re Watching, Week of March 1
DQC's Jenn Bell-Ellwanger and Paige Kowalski cover the most salient conversations happening in education.

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