Show Me the Data 2021
DQC’s annual review of state report cards explores how states use their most public-facing resource.
May Assessment Update: Using Data to Support Students during COVID-19 Recovery
Testing season is in full swing—but the debate over the value of this year’s assessments continues. In March, the Biden…
Legislative Update: How States are Addressing Assessments During COVID-19 Recovery
After facing profound disruptions in school over the last year, many educators and leaders are debating the role and value…
2021 Assessments: The Former Chief Achievement and Accountability Officer’s Perspective
Students around the country have begun statewide assessments, but questions remain about how state leaders can use the resulting data…
State and Local Governments Can Use Federal Funding for Education Data
State leaders should take advantage of federal funds to make improvements.
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.
Communications, State Advocacy, Transparency, Trust
