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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.

Letter // 02.25.21
Data Quality Campaign Coalition Letter on Emergency Funding for State and Local Data Systems
More than 20 organizations urged the federal government to provide funding to modernize state and local data systems.
Fact Sheet // 11.23.20
The Next Administration Must Invest in Data to Solve Our Nation's Biggest Challenges
The new administration has opportunities to take bold action to solve some of our country’s largest data challenges.
Topic Guide // 08.21.20
COVID-19 Recovery Requires Education Data
As leaders weigh tough decisions during the COVID-19 crisis, they will need to prioritize data.
Letter // 07.30.20
Coalition Letter on the Importance of 2021 Assessments
The Department of Education must refrain from issuing waivers to states from 2020-2021 statewide assessments.
Letter // 06.09.20
Data Quality Campaign Coalition Letter on COVID-19 Emergency Spending Legislation
Congress should renew the federal commitment to effective education data use.
Fact Sheet // 06.08.20
Using the CARES Act to Strengthen Education Data Collection and Use
States should consider using some of this federal funding to increase the capacity of their data infrastructure.
Letter // 11.15.19
DQC Comments on Proposed Changes to Civil Rights Data Collection
Data is most useful when, through multiple indicators, it provides a clear picture of opportunities for all students.
Fact Sheet // 07.17.19
CTE Data Puts Meaningful Information about Student Pathways in the Hands of Policymakers
How policymakers can create linkages to collect CTE data and publicly report this information in actionable ways.
Topic Guide // 05.21.19
Data and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Regardless of the goals outlined in state ESSA plans, data is needed to measure progress and identify best practices.
Letter // 04.29.19
DQC Comments on ESSA Report Card Resource
The Department of Education's resource can clarify expectations and push states to continuously improve report cards.
Report // 10.02.18
Education Data Legislation Review: 2018 State Activity
States are eager to use data to answer questions on how different students are being served.
Toolkit // 12.19.17
Education Data 101: A Briefing Book for Policymakers (2017)
This resource brings policymakers up to speed on the major topics they need to know about.

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