Show Me the Data 2020
State report cards should provide parents and the public with meaningful information about students and schools.
The Value of Postsecondary Outcomes Data: A Former College Counselor’s Perspective
Today’s students need information now more than ever. As the cost of college rises and student debt grows, it is…
The Role of Data in COVID-19 Recovery: The Workforce Perspective
Tony Marshall discusses how data can help individuals and organizations make informed decisions.
Data Linkages Enable Individual Support and Shared Success
When people have appropriate access to information, individuals get the support they need to succeed.
The State Education Data Landscape in Texas
Leaders should ensure that their state’s data system is meeting the needs of all Texans.
Early Childhood Data Systems: Responding to COVID-19 and Building for the Future
States can benefit from data to better understand the landscape of local early childhood services.
Student Growth Data is Possible for 2021. How and Why States Should Focus On It
Student growth measures track how much students learn over the course of a single year.
EdData Legislation in 2020: What’s Happened So Far?
An update on legislative efforts to address education data as legislators shift their focus to the pandemic.
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.
The Case for Publicly Reporting Data on Seclusion and Restraint
The challenges of getting comprehensive data on restraint and seclusion in schools.
It’s a New Decade. Here’s What That Means for Education Data
We've entered a new decade, but the principles of good education data use haven’t changed.
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.
P-20W Data, State Advocacy, Transparency