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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.

04.01.25
Finding a Path through the Uncertainty: DQC’s Plan to Move Forward
2025 has been tumultuous so far, to say the least. In education alone, we’ve seen millions in cancelled contracts, mass…
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.
05.01.24
Governors Need Robust State Data Systems to Support Their Education and Workforce Priorities
To ensure governors’ education and workforce policy priorities are effective, lasting, and meet the needs of students and workers, they…
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…
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.
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.
03.08.23
Finding the Time: How New Mexico is Easing Data Burdens and Supporting Data Use
Teachers do amazing things—but they can’t add more hours to the day.
02.22.23
Three Governance Bills Push States to Use Data to Meet State Goals
Legislators have the potential to sustain and maximize significant state investments in data by creating bodies that make data work…
02.16.23
Dual Enrollment Students and Programs Need Better Data
SLDSs oriented toward access are necessary for understanding quality dual enrollment programs.
11.03.22
Using NAEP Data to Move Forward
NAEP scores brought somber news, but leaders can use this as an opportunity for growth.
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.

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