DQC Digest: What We’re Reading | May 2024
Data Quality Campaign
We advocate to change the role of data in education so that every student is not only counted, but counts.
DQC is always on the lookout for data in the news. Here’s what we’ve been reading in the past month:?
?? CommonWealth Beacon highlighted Massachusetts’ proposed tuition-free community college called “MassEducate,” which would include a universal guarantee, stipends for low and middle income students, and increased funding for wraparound services. By making college more affordable and accessible, MassEducate aims to prepare a skilled workforce. https://bit.ly/3x9qbhp?
?? A study from NYU and the University of Houston discusses the complex factors affecting English learner graduation rates—including disparities based on race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status. Educators should examine local data to better support students and achieve long-term learning goals. https://bit.ly/3yMtmMp?
?? A new report from the College Futures Foundation highlights the value of California college degrees, including how public institutions can offer better investment returns for low- and moderate-income students than other institutions of higher ed. Students need access to information to help them make decisions on their future pathways. https://bit.ly/3RiuIot