Blog

DQC’s blog is your source for news, perspectives, and thought leadership from DQC staff and partners in the world of education data.

05.16.25
Data is Essential—But Data Use Must Be Ethical and Transparent
Responsible and ethical data use is essential.
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…
12.20.22
Three Federal Actions We’ll Be Watching For in 2023
Federal leaders must update data systems so that people can access data.
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.
05.19.22
Building Trust in Data Requires Building Trust with Communities
How does the way we interact with communities affect trust in data?
02.22.22
Parents Are Getting Access to Student Data, But How Can We Support Them to Use It?
Recognizing the importance of sharing information with families and getting them involved is a great foundation, but what does this…
01.25.22
Legislative Update: What We’re Watching This Session
State legislatures across the country have reconvened for their 2022 sessions and we have started our annual tracking of state…
12.09.21
Montana’s Inclusive Data Collection Pilot Puts Tribal Communities at the Center
COVID-19 negatively impacted indigenous communities, exacerbating existing gaps in education and workforce.
01.14.20
It’s a New Decade. Here’s What That Means for Education Data
We've entered a new decade, but the principles of good education data use haven’t changed.
06.06.19
Using Data to Make Parents Partners in School Improvement Efforts
Armed with information, parents can be partners in supporting student and school success.
05.16.19
District Graduation Guides Provide a Path to Success for Students
What it looks like when data tools are designed with students and families in mind.
02.20.19
Asset Framing: The Harder (Data) Work
By weeding out the harmful narratives and acknowledging students’ assets, perspectives can shift.

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