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DQC is dedicated to building knowledge and developing resources that advance the effective use of education data. Search our extensive resource library by topic and type to access the information that best fits your needs and questions.

Report // 10.14.14
Student Data Collection, Access, and Storage: Separating Fact from Fiction
District and state data systems are constructed to ensure that individuals can access only the data that are appropriate for…
Report // 10.08.14
Using Financial Data to Support Student Success
Better information about how investments in education are influencing outcomes for students, schools, and districts is needed. The growing hunger…
Fact Sheet // 10.02.14
Don't Make Decisions In the Dark: Parents
As a parent, you want information about your child’s school, such as how students are doing academically and what extracurriculars…
Report // 10.01.14
Student Data and Consent Policies: Avoiding Unintended Consequences
Schools use data for different purposes, which have different degrees of impact on a student’s educational experience: administrative, instructional, assessment…
Report // 09.22.14
State Student Data Privacy Legislation: What Happened in 2014, and What Is Next?
To address emerging concerns, new demands for student data, and increasing use of technology in classrooms, states introduced and passed…
Roadmap // 09.17.14
Roadmap for a Teacher-Student Data Link
Many states collect data on students and teachers, but linking teachers to students by course—the teacher-student data link (TSDL)—is critical…
State Advocacy // 09.08.14
Data Are Just Part of Good Teaching in Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island recognized the impact data use has on improving student achievement by prioritizing data use in…
Fact Sheet // 09.01.14
Student Data Principles
High-quality education data are essential for improving students’ achievement in school and preparing them for success in life.
Fact Sheet // 07.30.14
Safeguarding Data: Federal Privacy Laws that Apply to Children and Education
This resource identifies federal policies that safeguard and protect the confidentiality of personal information. Although this list is not exhaustive,…
Fact Sheet // 07.30.14
Empowering Parents with Data Fact Sheet
Parents can become empowered advocates for their children’s success in the classroom when they have access to data about their…
Roadmap // 07.22.14
Roadmap for High School Feedback Reports
High school feedback reports let school and district leaders know where their students go after graduation and how well they…
Roadmap // 07.11.14
Roadmap for Educator Licensure Policy Addressing Data Literacy
State licensure polices are meant to provide teacher preparation programs with direction about the skills teachers need to be qualified…

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