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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.

03.03.25
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.
02.19.25
NPSAS Data is Invaluable. Canceling its Funding is a Critical Loss.
Cancelled Department of Education contracts will have profound negative impacts on decisionmaking at all levels.
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…
11.20.23
Military Enlistment Data Can Pave the Way for Future Veterans
Military enlistment data should be made available to education leaders and agencies.
04.12.23
Two New State Laws Aim to Expand Parents’ Access to Data with Parent Portals
These laws provide role-appropriate data access to parents while ensuring student data is safeguarded, all in service of promoting responsible…
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!
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.
09.29.22
Publicly Releasing State Assessment Results Is a Requirement for Supporting Students
States must maintain transparency and share comparable information about student progress.
04.28.22
How State Leaders Are Using Data to Support Current Workforce Needs
With robust data systems, state leaders are able to answer their most pressing questions about workforce needs.
04.12.22
March 2022 Assessment Update: Using Data to Support Students
Assessment accountability is back for 2021–22.
03.10.22
Local COVID-19 Relief Spending Plans Reinforce Need for Data Transparency
Stakeholders need transparency in how ESSER funding is being used to understand how this historic investment impacts student outcomes and…

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