Good Data Use Isn’t a Yes or No, It’s a How
This summer, federal policymakers are undertaking a new round of discussions on a suite of data privacy and online safety…
Workforce Pell Is Finally Here. What Now?
Now, those looking for careers after high school, working adults, and people changing careers can potentially access Pell Grants for…
Stability Matters: What FY26 Funding Gets Right for State Data Systems
FY26 funding provides a clear signal that the stability of ED functions are critical.
Four Federal Priorities We’re Watching in 2026
This year, DQC hopes to see Congress and the administration work collaboratively to return stability to the workforce data and…
Big Changes at ED: What Do They Mean for Data?
Last week, the US Department of Education (ED) announced it had entered into six interagency agreements (IAAs) with four other…
The Administration’s Vision for the American Workforce: Potential Data Benefits and Areas of Concern
Robust state data systems and adequate privacy protections are critical to implementing the administration’s proposed workforce strategy, and should be…
The So What: What We’re Watching, Week of August 11
The so what on how the BLS removal may impact trust in data.
Data is Essential—But Data Use Must Be Ethical and Transparent
Responsible and ethical data use is essential.
With Proposed Funding Cuts, Education and Workforce Programs Need Federal Data To Succeed
Robust federal data systems are necessary to facilitate the proposed changes to the education and workforce programs outlined in the…
The So What: What We’re Watching, Week of April 7
The so what on how recent federal actions are impacting the Department of Education and data privacy.
Finding a Path through the Uncertainty: DQC’s Plan to Move Forward
2025 has been tumultuous so far, to say the least. In education alone, we’ve seen millions in cancelled contracts, mass…
The So What: What We’re Watching, Week of March 10
If the federal government no longer supports and produces data and research, states—and districts—will be forced to go it…
