Arkansas and Delaware Achieve 10 State Actions
For the first time ever, two states—Arkansas and Delaware—have achieved all of DQC’s 10 State Actions to Ensure Effective Data…
Leading on Education Data Use Arkansas and Delaware
In 2013 Arkansas and Delaware became the first states to achieve DQC's 10 State Actions to Ensure Effective Data Use.…
Massachusetts EWIS Ensures All Students Reach Goals
Massachusetts educators no longer have to wait for students to fail to know they are at risk. With the early…
Massachusetts Early Warning Indicator System
EWIS includes indicators from across K–12, not just high school. In September 2012 the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary…
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Complying with FERPA and Other Federal Privacy and Security Laws and Maximizing Appropriate Data Use
In addition to understanding and complying with FERPA, states also have the responsibility to understand and comply with state data…
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What Every Parent Should Be Asking about Education Data and Privacy
Schools and districts collect a lot of information about students. Parents should demand to get value out of this data.…
New Mexico Taking Accountability from Hammer to Flashlight
New Mexico, Land of Enchantment, is not often thought of as an education leader in the United States. Leaders in…
Stakeholders Using Data to Row in the Same Direction
Dr. Robert Green, superintendent of Collinsville Community School District, Illinois (CCSD) is committed to providing the support needed for district…
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Using Early Warning Data to Keep Students on Track toward College and Careers
Early warning systems (EWS) provide educators, administrators, and policymakers with actionable information that they can use to prepare all students…
Kentucky Hitting a Home Run with High School Feedback Reports
Kentucky’s High School Feedback reports allow users to compare college-going rates and high school performance indicators with other schools at…
Texas Leads the Charge for State of the Art Education Data Reporting
Texas has over 1,000 school districts and each had systems for collecting and analyzing data. Up until recently, teachers didn’t…
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Meeting Policymakers’ Education Responsibilities Requires Cross-State Data Collaboration, Sharing, and Comparability
States have responsibilities to ensure that transferring students receive uninterrupted education and services, produce indicators that provide a complete picture,…
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