Are state report cards helping parents answer questions about how schools are serving students? Is the data meaningful? Data Quality Campaign is out with three briefs exploring the state of key report card indicators + highlighting bright spots. #ShowMetheData bit.ly/3QSlFZd

New from Data Quality Campaign: This #HispanicHeritageMonth, DQC highlights the importance of data for supporting Hispanic students and families, and shares considerations for policymakers as they work to make data meaningful. bit.ly/3fEj07O

From understanding school climate to post-high school transitions, state leaders have a number of new data needs. How did state legislators across the country address emerging issues? More from Data Quality Campaign: bit.ly/3fKinJP

New in The 74: “The task is clear: give students access to data about their own progress and potential pathways, and make sure they are able to use it to make decisions.” More from Jennifer Bell-Ellwanger: bit.ly/3ExvzMq

Data is a crucial tool for highlighting inequities and empowering communities, but when there is a breakdown in trust, the power of data is limited. See how data communicators can build and maintain trust. bit.ly/3sLupXc

Right now, state data systems are oriented towards compliance, not access. States can build on existing investments in data systems to ensure that the data they collect serves individuals, the public, and policymakers. See how: bit.ly/3unqC2G

DQC is hiring! Are you passionate about education policy + advocacy? Do you believe data policy can drive systemic change, economic mobility, and student success? We want to meet you. Learn about our Senior Associate, Policy + Advocacy position: dataqualitycampaign.org/job/senior-ass…

How can data support Tribal sovereignty? A new Data Quality Campaign brief highlights the ways policymakers at all levels can work to ensure that data is accurate, trusted, and relevant to Tribal priorities. bit.ly/3YgWUJP

NEW on the DQC blog: Brennan M Parton unpacks the importance of cross-agency data governance for determining how data is collected, protected, used, and accessed, and highlights three strong legislative proposals. bit.ly/3ILMmx5

NEW on the DQC blog: “For students like me, having access to [...] information is essential for making knowledgeable judgments about our options after high school...” bit.ly/41uiX1E

NEW on the Data Quality Campaign blog: Teachers have long cited time as a barrier to using data to support their practice. David Gonzalez highlights recommendations from New Mexico Public Education Department to streamline data collection and reporting processes to return time back to teachers. bit.ly/3L3Rj5T

New from @eddatacampaign: A one-stop shop for all things data. DQC’s latest briefing book covers 12 of the most pressing topics in data, including overviews, examples and recommendations to support data use. bit.ly/dqcdata101

Are you tired of pretending to nod your head knowingly when people talk about #eddata? Or are you just interested in learning more about education and workforce data? Data Quality Campaign’s latest resource is your guide to all things data. bit.ly/dqcdata101

New on the @eddatacampaign blog: Parents need better access to data to support students through their education journeys and into the workforce. See how two states are legislating to increase data access for families with parent portals. ctt.ac/jYfvU+

New from @eddatacampaign: State leaders must prioritize safeguarding data when designing data policies and practices. This new brief covers 4 steps for policymakers to follow that ensure all policies are designed with centering privacy in mind. bit.ly/3zNyQUf

Meaningful, tailored access to data about education and career pathways can concretely impact people's lives. This new vision explains how. Proud to be at Data Quality Campaign during this exciting time!

For seven years, our #ShowMeTheData report has reviewed state report cards from all 50 states and DC. This year, we asked parents—the intended audience of state report cards—what they think about their state’s report card. Hear what parents have to say: bit.ly/SMTD2023

Families deserve state report cards that share clear information about how schools are serving students. Data Quality Campaign asked parents about their experiences using their state's report card—we heard frustration, confusion, and calls for more information. youtu.be/lPVbLMzNfjU