Three State Legislative Actions We’re Watching For in 2025 and Resources to Guide the Way
As states enter their 2025 legislative sessions, DQC will continue to monitor, analyze, and elevate promising policies that improve education…
Summary: Prioritizing Data to Support Students through Education and into Jobs
The Trump administration and 119th Congress face the challenge of addressing the lingering education and economic effects of multiyear disruptions…
The President’s First Budget Request for Workforce and Education Data
Ongoing federal investments into grants and other sources of funding are necessary for the development of state data systems.
Prioritizing Data to Support Students through Education and into Jobs
The Trump administration and 119th Congress face the challenge of addressing the lingering education and economic effects of multiyear disruptions…
States Are Addressing Data Governance. It’s Time for Federal Leaders to Do the Same.
It’s time for the federal government to follow states and create the structure for data governance that ensures federal leaders…
Education and Workforce Data Legislation Review: What Happened in 2024?
Learn what progress was made in education and workforce data legislation this year.
California’s State Data System is Leading the Way on Public Engagement
California is leading the way with integrating public engagement into the design of their SLDS.
How Colorado is Using Cross-Agency Data Governance to Strengthen Workforce Readiness
This year, Colorado passed key governance legislation that marks a significant step toward enhancing workforce readiness through improved data…
Federal SLDS Grants Support Robust State Data Ecosystems
The federal SLDS grant program supports state efforts to build data systems that collect data across multiple agencies.
Governors Need Robust State Data Systems to Support Their Education and Workforce Priorities
To ensure governors’ education and workforce policy priorities are effective, lasting, and meet the needs of students and workers, they…
On-Track Indicators: A Powerful Data-Based Tool for Action
Robust, timely state data is critical to ensuring that every student graduates on time.
State Legislation Update: Four Promising Data Bills We’re Watching
The 2024 state legislative season is underway, with 44 states and the District of Columbia currently in session—and it’s already…
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