Federal leaders have an opportunity to use the many levers available to them to equip states to use data to make critical decisions during this pandemic. Giving states what they need to bolster their data systems will ensure that state and school leaders have the evidence necessary to make informed decisions for their communities.
In this analysis piece for The 74, DQC’s President and CEO Jenn Bell-Ellwanger outlines actions the federal government should take to help states address the challenges to the education landscape caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.