State and Local Governments Can Use Federal Funding for Education Data
State leaders should take advantage of federal funds to make improvements.
Legislative Update: Using Data to Streamline College Admissions
Easing student transitions from high school to postsecondary is a top-of-mind issue for state legislators this session as states continue…
New Administration Puts Data at the Forefront
As the new administration announces its priorities and Congress introduces its first pieces legislation this session, we’re noticing an important…
Legislative Update: Tracking the 2021 Legislative Session
In this update on the 2021 legislative session, DQC Associate Amber Ravenell highlights notable education data bills that state legislators…
Time to Act 2020
DQC explores five key themes that marked this year—and that will frame education policy conversations next year.
Data Interoperability in Education: Empowering Those Closest to Students
Why interoperability matters and examples of how it’s making a difference.
The Next Administration Must Invest in Data to Solve Our Nation's Biggest Challenges
The new administration has opportunities to take bold action to solve some of our country’s largest data challenges.
California is Following Best Practices to Make Its Statewide Data System a Reality
People need data to answer their critical questions. With meaningful access to information, students and families can explore postsecondary options…
Creating a Data-Driven Community: How One Texas University System Prioritized Culture Building in Pursuit of Continuous Improvement
How the Texas A&M University System worked to improve the effectiveness of its EPP using data.
Legislation in New Jersey and Nebraska Highlight Ongoing State Work to Build P–20W Data Systems
DQC's Rachel Anderson writes about state efforts to build P–20W data systems.
Still Students: States Must Prioritize Data to Ensure Students in Custody Receive a Quality Education
For students in custody, there is little information publicly reported on their experiences or pathways.
First, Do No Harm: What States Must Consider When Using Data for School Safety
Good data practices to ensure that data is only used to help students and never harm them.
Federal Advocacy, Governance, Research
