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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.

11.30.23
Efforts to Address Postsecondary Education Inequities Require More and Better Data
Statewide data systems must be designed to connect students to the supports they need to complete their college education. This…
11.28.23
People Need Access to Data to Navigate a Skills-Based Future
Skills-based recruiting practices are expanding, and people need data to navigate this changing landscape.
11.02.23
Making Workforce Data Work for Students and Job Seekers
Every stakeholder, from individual job seekers to providers to federal agencies, has a role in creating a more informed, transparent,…
10.30.23
States Lead the Way with Evidence-Based Models that Support Student Success
When state data systems are built to enable access to education and workforce data, state leaders will be able to…
10.19.23
Three States Pass New Laws to Ease the Transition From High School to Postsecondary
These new laws are powerful tools in the ongoing effort to support education-to-career pathways.
06.12.23
Better P–20W Data Requires Better Workforce Data Systems
Policymakers are facing many complex challenges that demand action—and they need transparent and trustworthy information to make decisions.
03.21.23
Listening to Students: A Conversation about the Data They Need to Make Post–High School Decisions
What data do students need to make decisions? Hear directly from their perspective!
02.16.23
Dual Enrollment Students and Programs Need Better Data
SLDSs oriented toward access are necessary for understanding quality dual enrollment programs.
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.
10.11.22
Legislative Update: Connecting Data Collection to Data Use
As a companion to our legislative review resource, we’re sharing a deeper dive into a new data law.
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.
08.09.22
Federal Support is Essential to Modernizing P–20W Data Systems
Leaders must dedicate more time, attention, and funding to investments in state P–20W data systems.

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