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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.

03.10.25
The So What: What We’re Watching, Week of March 10
If the federal government no longer supports and produces data and research, states—and districts—will be forced to go it…
03.03.25
The So What: What We’re Watching, Week of March 3
The cancellation of a large number of federal contracts has stirred up a lot of confusion and concern.
01.16.25
Three State Legislative Actions We’re Watching For in 2025 and Resources to Guide the Way
As states enter their 2025 legislative sessions, DQC will continue to monitor, analyze, and elevate promising policies that improve education…
01.10.24
Three State Actions We’re Watching For in 2024
State legislators are hitting the ground running in 2024, here's what we're looking for.
06.27.23
What Congress’ Debt Limit Deal Means for Education and Workforce Data Efforts
What does the FRA mean for education and workforce data?
03.03.22
Legislative Update: State Data Tools Must Meet Students’ Needs
In 2022, Team DQC is monitoring more than 100 education and workforce data bills and counting.
12.17.21
Time to Act 2021: Solving for Disconnects across Local, State, and Federal Priorities
Part 3 of DQC's Time to Act 2021, an annual wrap-up of the current state of education data use.
12.15.21
Time to Act 2021: Addressing Disconnects among Educator, School leader, and Parent Perspectives
Part 2 of DQC's Time to Act 2021, an annual wrap-up of the current state of education data use.
12.13.21
Time to Act 2021: Identifying Disconnects between Pre-Pandemic Data and Post-Pandemic Questions
Part 1 of DQC's Time to Act 2021, an annual wrap-up of the current state of education data use.
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…
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…
11.18.20
California is Following Best Practices to Make Its Statewide Data System a Reality
People need data to answer their critical questions. With meaningful access to information, students and families can explore postsecondary options…

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