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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.

02.24.21
Legislative Update: Focusing on Student Pathways
As part of our 2021 legislative tracking, DQC is currently paying attention to 56 bills in 30 states. And we’re…
02.18.21
DC’s Research-Practice Partnership Aims to Bring People and Data Together to Solve Problems
At its best, education research uses data to inform better policy and practice decisions, support the development of tools and…
02.16.21
Five Data Things States Should Think About Right Now, Revisited
Last spring, we urged states to take five actions to use data to address the needs of students and families…
02.08.21
From the Kitchen Tables of Jenn and Paige: What We’re Watching, Week of February 8
DQC's Jenn Bell-Ellwanger and Paige Kowalski cover the most salient conversations happening in education.
02.05.21
Assessment Update IV: Using Data to Support Students During COVID-19 Recovery
In this blog post, DQC Senior Associate Allie Ball gives an update on the assessment conversation at the federal, state,…
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…
02.01.21
From the Kitchen Tables of Jenn and Paige: What We’re Watching, Week of February 1
DQC's Jenn Bell-Ellwanger and Paige Kowalski cover the most salient conversations happening in education.
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…
01.28.21
What President Biden’s COVID-19 Response Executive Order Means for Education Data
President Biden signed an executive order on education as part of his administration’s COVID-19 response plan. DQC President and CEO…
01.25.21
From the Kitchen Tables of Jenn and Paige: What We’re Watching, Week of January 25
DQC's Jenn Bell-Ellwanger and Paige Kowalski cover the most salient conversations happening in education.
01.12.21
Reimagining Practical Data Use in Schools
In this blog post, educator and data scientist Ryan Estrellado discusses two ways educators can shift their perception of practical…
12.22.20
Assessment Update III: Using Data to Support Students During COVID-19 Recovery
With assessments on the horizon, leaders are doubling down on why assessments matter this year. In this blog post, DQC…

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