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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.

12.03.24
A Stronger Workforce Requires a Strong Data Ecosystem
In this blog post, Results for America’s Nichole Dunn and the Data Quality Campaign’s Kate Tromble discuss the importance of…
09.19.24
Three Recent Federal Efforts to Improve Access to Data
Taking a look at three recent efforts at the federal level to improve access to data.
08.06.24
California’s State Data System is Leading the Way on Public Engagement
California is leading the way with integrating public engagement into the design of their SLDS.
07.18.24
The Military and Educational Data Integration Act: Addressing the Need for Military Enlistment Data
New legislation would provide state and district education leaders with robust military enlistment data they can use to guide students…
06.26.24
How Colorado is Using Cross-Agency Data Governance to Strengthen Workforce Readiness
This year, Colorado passed key governance legislation that marks a significant step toward enhancing workforce readiness through improved data…
06.14.24
Federal SLDS Grants Support Robust State Data Ecosystems
The federal SLDS grant program supports state efforts to build data systems that collect data across multiple agencies.
05.31.24
What Is Labor Market Information and How Can Community Colleges Use It?
State data systems must be designed to provide community college leaders with access to data, including labor market information (LMI),…
05.08.24
Supporting Success: The Postsecondary Student Success Act
PSSA reflects how leaders are prioritizing evidence-based practices to support student retention, completion, and success.
04.24.24
Reimagining State Data Systems: Actionable Strategies from a Federal–State Conversation
Federal and state data leaders convened to discuss key challenges to and opportunities for modernizing SLDSs.
03.28.24
State Data Systems Are Key to Making the President’s Priorities a Reality
President Biden has laid out a variety of policies that could positively impact the education and workforce journeys of individuals…
02.27.24
Future Black Teachers Need Access to Data
Black teacher candidates need access to information about the supports that are available to them as they complete their…
02.15.24
State Legislation Update: Four Promising Data Bills We’re Watching
The 2024 state legislative season is underway, with 44 states and the District of Columbia currently in session—and it’s already…

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