Back to Basics: Data Starts and Ends with People
The conversation about education and workforce data moves fast: new reports, new crises, new debates. But the issues that determine…
DQC’s State Data Leaders Network: Built for a New Kind of Public Leader
Early in my career at the New York City Department of Education, I set out to answer a big question:…
Connections Matter: Identifying the Pieces of the Workforce Data Puzzle
High-quality workforce data can shape state policy while empowering individuals to navigate their education and career pathways.
The RESULTS Act Is a Down Payment on the Data Systems States Actually Need
Consistent federal investments have been a critical component of supporting states to build statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDSs) that provide…
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…
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