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  • News Type: News, IDC Buzz

    IDC Wrapped, 2023

    Welcome to the first-ever IDC Wrapped, where, similar to a certain popular music streaming app we will not nay cannot name (we saw your email, legal department), we take some time to look back at some of the highlights of the year that was here at...

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    What’s in a Word? IDC Sets Intentions for 2024

    For many of us, the turn of a new year represents not just a change in the calendar but an opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been and where we might like to go next. And while new year’s resolutions aren’t exactly our thing, we asked IDC TA providers and staff to share with us either a word or brief phrase that they’re keeping close to their minds and hearts as they look forward to a season of renewal and possibility.

  • News Type: Announcements, IDC Buzz

    Sweet Sounds of Success: IDC’s A Date with Data Podcast Highlights State Stories

    One thing years of experience have taught us: States love stories. Specifically, states love stories about other states, challenges they’ve faced, processes and strategies they’ve employed, successes they’ve enjoyed. That was the spark behind IDC’s twice-monthly podcast, A Date with Data, now in its second year of production and an effort that is particularly relevant in light of the Department of Education’s recent focus on sharing out state success stories.

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    IDC’s Fall Conference Preview: Who Will Be Where and When

    Sweaters, hot chocolate, falling leaves: Conference season (aka autumn) is upon us, and IDC is busier than ever. Throw on a jacket and join us for this overview of our fall presentation schedule.

  • News Type: Announcements, Blog Post, IDC Buzz

    Back on the Horse: Sarah Walters and Elton

    B side: also known as “flipside”; the other side of a phonograph record or cassette tape; tracks that are unusual, rare, or secondary. (Definition via musicalexpert.org) Welcome to IDC’s B Side, the place where our fans can turn for unusual, rare, or...

  • News Type: Announcements, Blog Post, IDC Buzz

    Now There’s an App for That: Everything You Need to Know About IDC’s NRBA App

    IDC recently launched its most sophisticated statistical analysis tool to date. The Nonresponse Bias Analysis Application—NRBA App offers states the ability to conduct reproducible analyses of response rates, representativeness, and nonresponse bias for SPP/APR Indicators 8 and 14 using state-of-the-art statistical software. Join us for a closer look at the story and purpose behind this first-of-its-kind application.

  • News Type: Announcements, IDC Buzz

    Speed Read: Chris Thacker and the Race to Laguna Seca

    IDC TA specialist and State Liaison Chris Thacker has a need for speed. In fact, over the years Chris has attended dozens of GT road races across the country, but it’s his own sprint to California’s legendary Laguna Seca Raceway that will forever stand out as his race to the race.