Flagship Resources
Data Governance 101 Toolkit
Cross-agency data governance is not optional—it is the foundation for making data work for people, communities, and leaders, who are all making decisions that shape people’s journeys from education to the workforce.
Two Decades, One Mission: Celebrating 20 Years of the Data Quality Campaign’s Impact
Learn about DQC’s impact from the past two decades.
Education and Workforce Data Legislation Review: What Happened in 2025?
How did states advance education and workforce data policies in 2025?
Infographics
Our infographics illustrate what it looks like when individuals have the data and the tools they need to make informed decisions.
Latest Resources
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Data provides essential insights into people's journeys through education and into the workforce. This policy brief covers 12 of the most pressing topics.
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DQC's ongoing series on the fundamentals: the data policies, practices, and principles that have always mattered.
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In 2024, with focused partnership between state leaders and advocates, Colorado legislators enacted a comprehensive workforce development law that established a statewide longitudinal data system (SLDS) and best practice cross-agency data governance.
Topic Guides
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As leaders weigh tough decisions during the COVID-19 crisis, they will need to prioritize data.
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Everyone can take steps to ensure that data can effectively and securely play a role in helping students succeed.
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Policymakers can use these resources to ensure students and families have the data they need to make decisions.
Our Work
We envision a world where data is used to drive systemic change, economic mobility, and student success.
About Us
We advocate to change the role of data to ensure that data works for everyone navigating their education and workforce journeys.
