Stability Matters: What FY26 Funding Gets Right for State Data Systems
FY26 funding provides a clear signal that the stability of ED functions are critical.
Big Changes at ED: What Do They Mean for Data?
Last week, the US Department of Education (ED) announced it had entered into six interagency agreements (IAAs) with four other…
Funding What Matters: What Building and Sustaining a Statewide Longitudinal Data System Costs
What can other states learn about high-quality data systems from four established SLDSs?
Community Engagement Is Crucial for Successful State Data Efforts
Engaging communities is a critical step toward ensuring that data efforts work for their intended audiences.
Start Here: A Vision to Transform State Early Childhood Data to Meet the Needs of Children, Families, and Those Who Support Them
This resource details DQC's vision for states to invest in their early childhood data ecosystems.
Data is Essential—But Data Use Must Be Ethical and Transparent
Responsible and ethical data use is essential.
Making Data Work: How Better State Data Can Support Successful Education Transitions
Too often, the data that states provide through their state report cards falls short of providing a full picture that…
The So What: What We’re Watching, Week of March 3
The cancellation of a large number of federal contracts has stirred up a lot of confusion and concern.
Data Sharing to Help Students Succeed After High School: The Why and How for Education Leaders
Explore the benefits and challenges of implementing programs that make enrolling in postsecondary education and workforce programs simpler for…
NPSAS Data is Invaluable. Canceling its Funding is a Critical Loss.
Cancelled Department of Education contracts will have profound negative impacts on decisionmaking at all levels.
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.
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.
Federal Advocacy, Transparency
