Data 101: A Briefing Book for Policymakers on Education to Workforce Data
Data provides essential insights into people's journeys through education and into the workforce. This policy brief covers 12 of the…
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…
Data Governance 101 Deep Dive: A Case Study of Advocacy for Policy Implementation in Colorado
In 2024, with focused partnership between state leaders and advocates, Colorado legislators enacted a comprehensive workforce development law that established…
Data Governance 101 Toolkit
Cross-agency data governance is not optional—it is the foundation for making data work for people, communities, and leaders, who are…
Data Governance 101 Deep Dive: Best Practices for Legislation to Ensure Sustained Education and Workforce Data Capacity
Use this guide to understand the components of best practice cross-agency governance legislation.
Data Governance 101: Cross Agency Data Governance Accelerates State Education and Workforce Data Capacity
This brief gives state leaders the information they need to understand the value of cross-agency data governance.
Georgia and New Jersey Lead the 2026 Push to Codify SLDS Governance
This year, New Jersey has already joined the ranks of states codifying cross-agency data governance, and Georgia is one step…
What States Can Do Now to Get Ready for Workforce Pell
The success of Workforce Pell grant program will rely on data to ensure that it can deliver on its promise…
Purpose Drives Design: Functions of a Statewide Longitudinal Data System
When policymakers design their state’s SLDS to fulfill clear functions, they can build data systems that align with state education…
Creating a Path to Answers: How State Data Leaders Can Empower Researchers
Ensuring responsible researcher access is essential to maximizing the systems’ value for communities and decisionmakers.
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…
Three Data Policy Priorities States Should Champion in 2026
As the federal data landscape continues to shift, state leaders must now, more than ever, ensure that data works for…
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