It’s an honor to serve as Chair of the Board for the @dqcdata.bsky.social as we celebrate 20 years of making data work for policymakers, families, and communities. Hear my and other leaders' thoughts about the continued importance of DQC's work here: dataqualitycampaign.org/about/twenty...

Our latest brief breaks down what it really costs to build and maintain a high-quality SLDS and how states can use smart funding strategies, effective governance, and skilled staff to make data work for people. Learn more: dataqualitycampaign.org/resource/fun...

Texas recently passed a law to codify an early childhood integrated data system that will connect cross-agency data to help answer questions about how the state is serving children from birth to five. Learn what other states can take from this approach: dataqualitycampaign.org/codifying-an...

Interest in streamlined admissions continues to spread, with more than 24 states exploring innovations that rely on data to simplify the process for students. See our full set of examples and best practices in our latest resource: dataqualitycampaign.org/resource/str...

People should have a say in how their state provides access to education & workforce data. Our new resource explores how states can meaningfully engage communities to build trust, improve tools, and meet real data needs. dataqualitycampaign.org/resource/com...

Streamlined admissions processes can reduce administrative burden and help students pursue their goals. Our latest resource explores what streamlined admissions can look like in action and provides examples of how some states are making it happen. dataqualitycampaign.org/resource/usi...

Policymakers across the country are seeking to better understand credentials of value. Enhanced unemployment insurance (UI) wage data can help bridge information gaps by providing a fuller picture of education to workforce outcomes. Learn more: dataqualitycampaign.org/resource/enh...

Current federal funding proposals will limit education and workforce programs available to students, workers, and their families. Our blog post summarizes these proposals and highlights how federal data is critical to implementing these programs. dataqualitycampaign.org/education-an...

What if state leaders could securely bring together state and local data to uncover powerful insights about education to workforce opportunities and outcomes? Learn more in our video: youtu.be/4GXAJLBBDQo?...

Happy #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay! How did a Black teacher change your life? Today is an opportunity to help everyone learn how Black teachers impact the lives of all students. Use #ThankABlackTeacher and share. Learn why #WeNeedBlackTeachers: thecenterblacked.org/we-need-blac...

DQC is thrilled to welcome Dr. Vivian Tseng, president and CEO of the Foundation for Child Development, to DQC’s Board of Directors. We look forward to your leadership! dataqualitycampaign.org/team/dr-vivi...

As states prepare to update their report cards, enhanced data quality, clarity, and accessibility are key. Learn more from DQC and our partners at OneGoal: dataqualitycampaign.org/how-better-s...

Another tiny, obscure corner of the Education Department is scheduled to lose funding this week. hechingerreport.org/proof-points...

The latest edition of “The So What” digs into privacy as announcements, executive orders (EOs), and investigations from the administration begin to directly impact student data privacy. Find the blog post here: dataqualitycampaign.org/the-so-what-...

In times of uncertainty, a clear path forward matters. Learn how DQC plans to continue advancing our priorities to ensure data serves students, families, and communities. Get the full details in our blog post: dataqualitycampaign.org/finding-a-pa...

Our latest resource is a comprehensive landscape of the data ecosystem related to postsecondary access, completion, and ROI. It unpacks leaders’ data needs, current challenges, and how states can improve their SLDSs and use data to support students. dataqualitycampaign.org/resource/pow...

Arbitrary layoffs at the Department of Education leave states without the federal support they need. Diluting ED’s mission will hinder the ability of states to direct their education systems and parents to make informed decisions. Read our statement: dataqualitycampaign.org/news/the-tru...

In DQC’s first state implementation guide, we partnered with DISC at WestEd to help state leaders understand the utility of including driver’s license data in SLDS matching processes and share considerations for state leaders as they pursue this work. dataqualitycampaign.org/resource/dri...

Our latest resource addresses the benefits of using data to make enrolling in postsecondary education and workforce programs simpler for students, the implementation challenges, and how state and education institutions can navigate FERPA compliance: dataqualitycampaign.org/resource/dat...

The federal cancellation of IES contracts will negatively impact critical NPSAS data. Learn how its loss can undermine evidence-based policymaking, weaken accountability measures, and limit analysis of student success and workforce pathways: dataqualitycampaign.org/npsas-data-i...

In a new blog post, Steve Voytek and Ted Welsh unpack the importance of a robust workforce data ecosystem and why lawmakers must revisit WIOA reauthorization proposals to support a public workforce system that works for everyone. Find it here: dataqualitycampaign.org/a-workforce-...

"Members of the HELP Committee should seek to clarify how McMahon plans to continue investing in data to ensure that students, families, educators and policymakers have the information they need to make decisions." www.the74million.org/article/6-qu...

Eric is a middle school principal who wants to make accessing health services and other resources easier for his students. State data systems can connect school leaders like Eric to the data they need to support students. Read more: dataqualitycampaign.org/resource/con...

Better data is critical to improving the early childhood ecosystem. Many states have initiated promising efforts to improve their data capacity, but more comprehensive efforts are needed. Read more in DQC’s full resource: dataqualitycampaign.org/resource/tra...

DQC’s webinar How Much Does it Cost? Best Practices for SLDSs is on Jan 30, 2025, from 2-3 pm (ET)! This webinar will feature discussions on state-identified cost considerations driving the development and sustainability of SLDSs. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

In our first blog post of 2025, DQC shares three actions we hope to see states take as we monitor, analyze, and elevate promising policies that we see coming from state legislative sessions. Find it here: dataqualitycampaign.org/legislative-...

Adult learners looking to enhance their careers deserve meaningful access to data that will help meet their needs, but have difficulty accessing the information they need to advance their careers. Read more in our latest poll of adult learners: dataqualitycampaign.org/resource/car...

Early childhood administrators value data for decisionmaking, want better access to more data, and think that data collection and reporting requirements tend to be inefficient—if not overwhelming. Read more in our latest poll: dataqualitycampaign.org/resource/ear...