Blog

DQC’s blog is your source for news, perspectives, and thought leadership from DQC staff and partners in the world of education data.

02.02.23
Define and Design: Measuring Educational Equity
To combat growing inequities and support students, decisionmakers need role-appropriate access to contextualized data.
11.15.22
K–12 Wraparound Supports Need Better Data Capacity
Students, parents, and school leaders need more information on out-of-school time programs.
10.18.22
Counselors Need Better Data. Students Depend on It.
Counselors play an essential role in advising students on their post-high school options, and they need data.
10.04.22
Using Data to Support Hispanic Students and Communities
Data plays an integral role in understanding where systems have previously failed Hispanic communities.
01.25.22
Legislative Update: What We’re Watching This Session
State legislatures across the country have reconvened for their 2022 sessions and we have started our annual tracking of state…
12.09.21
Montana’s Inclusive Data Collection Pilot Puts Tribal Communities at the Center
COVID-19 negatively impacted indigenous communities, exacerbating existing gaps in education and workforce.
12.02.21
How States Are Using COVID-19 Relief Funding to Strengthen Data Systems and Promote Effective Data Use
States are using data to inform funding decisions and direct resources to students who need it most.
09.08.21
Civil Rights Data Provides a Fuller Picture of COVID-19 Impact
DQC Senior Associate Alexandra Ball shines a light on what questions will be answered by this year's CRDC.
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.
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…
11.12.20
Understanding Why Students Aren’t Getting to School
Educators need a variety of data points to ensure students are set up for success this year. Having accurate attendance…

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