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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.

Fact Sheet // 08.23.23
Show Me the Data 2023 Deep Dive: Postsecondary Pathways
What postsecondary pathways data are states sharing with families?
Fact Sheet // 07.01.23
What Are Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems?
State policymakers have a critical role to play in supporting data use and system development.
Fact Sheet // 04.13.23
Centering Privacy: Data Access and Data Protection Go Hand in Hand
Any vision for data access and use is incomplete without a plan to protect individuals’ privacy.
Fact Sheet // 02.15.23
Data Can Support Tribal Sovereignty
Data can be a powerful tool for supporting Tribal Nations in their right to sovereignty and self-governance.
Fact Sheet // 02.06.23
The Federal Role in Safeguarding Student Data
Recommendations for areas for federal action to frame the discussion about what the federal government can do to support safeguarding…
Fact Sheet // 08.24.22
Show Me the Data 2022 Deep Dive: Data for Equity
Equity-focused indicators are critical information for state report cards.
Fact Sheet // 08.24.22
Show Me the Data 2022 Deep Dive: Making Data Meaningful
From translations to visualizations, data is at its most useful when families are able to interpret and understand it.
Fact Sheet // 08.24.22
Show Me the Data 2022 Deep Dive: Postsecondary Pathways
States should prioritize collecting and sharing information on all of a student’s postsecondary readiness opportunities.
Fact Sheet // 03.29.22
Toward a Better Measure: Recommendations for State Policy and Education Leaders on Measuring Student Need
Accurate student disadvantage data requires the use of better measures.
Fact Sheet // 10.07.21
How Education Leaders Can Rethink Data, Evidence, and Research-Practice Partnerships to Serve Their Students
Research-practice partnerships provide advantages that will help meet the needs of education recovery.
Fact Sheet // 10.07.21
The Guide to Assessments (for Non-Assessment Experts)
The Guide to Assessments breaks down each type of assessment and how it can support student learning.
Fact Sheet // 05.13.21
Safeguarding Student Data in Higher Education
Safeguarding student data is more than just a box checking exercise—it’s a foundational part of effective data use.

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