- Fact Sheet //
What Are Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems?
State policymakers have a critical role to play in supporting data use and system development.
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Show Me the Data 2023
DQC’s annual review of state report cards explores how states use their most public-facing resource.
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Start Here: A Vision to Transform State Data Systems
The future of state data systems must start with people.
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What Now? A Vision to Transform State Data Systems
The future of state data systems must start with people.
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Data Only Matters When People Have Access
States must act to ensure statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDSs) meet the needs of people.
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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.
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Data 101: A Briefing Book for Policymakers on Education to Workforce Data
DQC’s Data 101 brings you up to speed on the most pressing topics in state data.
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Data Can Support Tribal Sovereignty
Data can be a powerful tool for supporting Tribal Nations in their right to sovereignty and self-governance.
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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…
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DQC Federal Advocacy Resources
DQC’s federal advocacy reflects what we learn about the priority needs of states.
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What Now? States Must Act to Meet People's Data Access Needs
The time is right to set new goals for state data systems.
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Education Data Legislation Review: What Happened in 2022?
In 2022, state legislators crafted new policies that govern the use of data from early childhood through workforce.
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We envision a world where data is used to drive systemic change, economic mobility, and student success.
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