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We advocate to change the role of data to ensure that data works for everyone navigating their education and workforce journeys. https://dataqualitycampaign.org/
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What Building and Sustaining an SLDS Costs | DQC
DQC analyzed four robust statewide longitudinal data systems to find out what it costs to build and maintain these critical systems.
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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.
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Learn more: dataqualitycampaign.org/resource/fun...
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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...
Hear my and other leaders' thoughts about the continued importance of DQC's work here: dataqualitycampaign.org/about/twenty...
Twenty Years of DQC - Data Quality Campaign
Twenty Years of DQC For two decades, the Data Quality Campaign has been the preeminent voice advocating for transforming the role of data to ensure that people can make education and workforce decisio...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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...
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...
Learn more: dataqualitycampaign.org/resource/fun...
What Building and Sustaining an SLDS Costs | DQC
DQC analyzed four robust statewide longitudinal data systems to find out what it costs to build and maintain these critical systems.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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...
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...
Codifying an Early Childhood Integrated Data System | DQC
This spring, Texas legislators passed a law to develop an ECIDS designed to give policymakers, state agency staff, and other early childhood decisionmakers the information they need to understand how ...
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October 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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...
August 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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...
Community Engagement Is Crucial for State Data Efforts | DQC
People, including state policymakers, school leaders, families, college administrators, employers, and the public, should have a say in how their state provides access to education and workforce data
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June 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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...
Using Data to Streamline College Admissions and Access | DQC
Streamlined admissions processes can reduce administrative burden and help students pursue their goals, but must be supported by robust data systems.
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May 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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...
Enhancing Unemployment Insurance Wage Data | DQC
Enhanced UI wage data can equip leaders with a data source that provides a fuller picture of their workforce.
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May 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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...
Education and Workforce Programs Need Federal Data To Succeed | DQC
Deep funding cuts in FY25 and FY26 budgets will impact student aid, job training programs, and the federal data needed to run them.
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May 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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?...
The Power of SLDS: From Data to Action
YouTube video by Data Quality Campaign
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May 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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?...
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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...
Learn why #WeNeedBlackTeachers: thecenterblacked.org/we-need-blac...
May 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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...
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...
May 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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...
Making Data Work: How Better State Data Can Support Successful Education Transitions - Data Quality Campaign
Students and their families need clear information in order to plan for high school and make decisions about what postsecondary options to pursue.
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April 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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...
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Another tiny, obscure corner of the Education Department is scheduled to lose funding this week. hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
A treasure trove of education reports and studies is under threat
Funding for the Education Department’s online library, ERIC, is slated to end this week
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April 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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-...
The So What: What We're Watching, Week of April 7 | DQC
The so what on how recent federal actions are impacting the Department of Education and data privacy.
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April 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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...
Finding a Path through the Uncertainty: DQC’s Plan to Move Forward - Data Quality Campaign
DQC remains committed to working across states to support the field as it navigates how to move forward without federal-level research and a lack of comparable data across states.
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April 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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...
Using Data to Support Postsecondary Access, Completion, and Return on Investment | DQC
State data systems that provide robust, user-friendly information can bridge information gaps and improve postsecondary education and workforce outcomes.
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March 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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...
The Trump Administration’s Layoffs at the Department of Education | DQC
As states continue their work to get young people through school and into postsecondary education and the workforce, they need the federal government to be a partner in that effort, not a hindrance.
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March 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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...
Driver’s License Data Can Help States Better Understand Education and Workforce Pathways
Driver’s license data offers a single verifiable record that can be used to fill gaps in other records and accurately connect data across sectors, enabling a state to resolve inconsistent data and imp...
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March 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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...
Data Sharing to Help Students Succeed After High School | DQC
State leaders are creating initiatives that make enrolling in postsecondary education and workforce programs simpler for students who meet certain requirements.
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February 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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...
NPSAS Data is Invaluable. Canceling its Funding is a Critical Loss. | DQC
Losing NPSAS data will undermine evidence-based policymaking, weaken accountability measures, and limit analysis of student success and workforce pathways.
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February 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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-...
Building A Workforce Data Ecosystem That Works for Everyone | DQC
The public workforce system provides a variety of supports and opportunities, but needs data to do its work effectively.
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February 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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."
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6 Questions Senators Should Ask Trump’s Nominee for Education Secretary
Bell-Ellwanger: With NAEP scores down & absenteeism up, Linda McMahon must make her policies on data, assessment, transparency & student privacy clear
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January 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
"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...
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...
K–12 Leaders Need Access to Data | DQC
Everyone should have access to the information they need to ensure that K–12 students receive necessary support in and out of school.
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January 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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...
Transforming State Early Childhood Data | DQC
Better data is critical to improving the early childhood ecosystem. States must do more comprehensive work to support better data systems in the future.
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January 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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...
January 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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...