States Can and Should Measure Student Growth in 2021
Student academic growth data is the most comprehensive and equitable way to measure student progress and school quality—and education leaders…
COVID-19 Recovery Requires Data: What State and District Leaders Can Do Now and Long Term to Promote Recovery
States and districts face unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 crisis. As they continue to consider and implement solutions, one thing…
Bell-Ellwanger and Cheney: Commentary: As COVID Changes the Workforce, Students Need to Know How a Degree or Credential Will Shape Their Future. New Partnership Can Help
In this analysis piece for The 74, DQC’s President and CEO Jenn Bell-Ellwanger and Credential Engine's Executive Director Scott Cheney…
Data Quality Campaign Welcomes New Board Chair Tomeka Hart
The Data Quality Campaign (DQC) is pleased to announce the appointment of long-serving board member Tomeka Hart to her new…
National Poll Finds Parents and Teachers Want More Data and Better Support to Use It Effectively to Help Students during COVID-19
Parents and teachers have had to deal with unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, but their demand for data is…
Early Childhood Data Systems Are Critical for Families to Receive the Services They Need
For early childhood education to succeed in the post-COVID-19 era, states will need improved data systems that can meet the…
United Against Racism and For Black Lives
Our nation is hurting because we have not done enough to ensure that our Black community is safe—and we hurt…
Six Major State Policy Associations Join in Commitment to Credential Transparency
The Data Quality Campaign (DQC), Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), Education Commission of the States (ECS), National Conference…
Kowalski and Kerr: The 5 Urgent Questions Ed. Researchers Can Help Answer Right Now
In an opinion piece for Education Week, DQC Executive Vice President Paige Kowalski and Results for America Vice President for…
Bell-Ellwanger: Analysis: Recovery From Coronavirus Shutdowns Hinges on Good Data. What the Federal Government Can Do to Help States and Schools
In this analysis piece for The 74, DQC’s President and CEO Jenn Bell-Ellwanger outlines actions the federal government should take…
Bell-Ellwanger: HS Diploma, 2-Year College, Apprenticeship — Which Is the Best Path? New ‘Right to Know’ Bills in 6 States Would Give Students More Data About Options (and Outcomes)
In this analysis piece for The 74, DQC’s President and CEO Jenn Bell-Ellwanger discusses Right to Know legislation in six…
Education Week: Advocates Concerned Trump Plan Will Slash Ed. Research, Unmoor Nation's Report Card and Statistics Center
In an Education Week article by Sarah D. Sparks, DQC Executive Vice President Paige Kowalski comments on the Trump Administration's…
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