Our Work
Ensuring people can use data to make informed decisions that further individual success in education and in life is both necessary and possible.
We advocate for data policies and practices that serve individuals—from education to the workforce.







Policy Areas
Dive deeper into the issues that drive DQC’s work
States need a data infrastructure that meets the needs of all of their education and workforce stakeholders.
Every state should measure and share a robust group of indicators that align with statewide goals.
Individuals need data linked across education and workforce.
Leaders must prioritize safeguarding data as a central consideration when designing data policies and practices.
Leaders must use data to examine opportunities and outcomes for all students across education and workforce.
People need information to make informed decisions.
What We Do

DQC “keeps the table set for data” by working with both state and federal leaders on policies and practices that result in stronger data ecosystems—and that support individuals through education and the workforce.

How you communicate about data is just as important as the data you’re communicating.
About
We advocate to change the role of data to ensure that data works for everyone navigating their education and workforce journeys.
Resources
DQC is dedicated to building knowledge and developing resources that advance the effective use of education data.