2021 Assessments: The Former Superintendent’s Perspective
The debate over this year’s assessments has raised many larger questions about what state and districts should be measuring, how,…
2021 Assessments: The Former Education Commissioner’s Perspective
Most states will hold statewide assessments this year; however, state and local leaders must still determine how to effectively and…
April Assessment Update: Using Data to Support Students During COVID-19 Recovery
The Biden administration says states must administer 2021 summative assessments—but only where local conditions permit. In a flurry of responses…
Education Data 101: A Briefing Book for Policymakers (2021)
Education Data 101 brings policymakers up to speed on the major topics they need to know about data.
March Assessment Update: Using Data to Support Students During COVID-19 Recovery
After months of speculation, the Biden administration announced last week that they would not grant blanket waivers for 2021 statewide…
Tennessee Can Lead on Using Data Access to Improve Opportunities
Tennessee can help connect every person to the information and support they need to achieve their goals.
Data Quality Campaign Coalition Letter on Emergency Funding for State and Local Data Systems
More than 20 organizations urged the federal government to provide funding to modernize state and local data systems.
Growth Data is Critical for Supporting Student Success
Growth measures provide a more complete picture of school quality.
Assessment Update IV: Using Data to Support Students During COVID-19 Recovery
In this blog post, DQC Senior Associate Allie Ball gives an update on the assessment conversation at the federal, state,…
Assessment Update III: Using Data to Support Students During COVID-19 Recovery
With assessments on the horizon, leaders are doubling down on why assessments matter this year. In this blog post, DQC…
Time to Act 2020
DQC explores five key themes that marked this year—and that will frame education policy conversations next year.
Assessment Update II: Using Data to Support Students During COVID-19 Recovery
Three months into the school year and we are still not entirely sure what will happen with statewide assessments in…
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