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Join Project Unicorn virtually for the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Data Users Conference and catch the session, "Breaking Barriers: Transforming Special Education Data Practices for Student Success," on Feb 11 at 2:30pm ET. https://lnkd.in/dArmgy7b Chloe Sanducci of Project Unicorn will be joined by Joel Boehner, South Bend Community School Corporation, Greg Nadeau, Public Consulting Group, Kyena Cornelius, Ed.D., University of Florida, and Mustafa Yilmaz, Ed-Fi Alliance This session explores how K-12 education leaders are revolutionizing special education data practices to enhance IEP compliance while ensuring secure, seamless, and interoperable data management, including the US Department of Education's recent Moving with the Mission commitment. Attendees will learn about use cases for integrating Student Information Systems (SIS) and special education data into intuitive dashboards, enabling real-time tracking and actionable insights. Join us to discover how improved data practices can drive better student outcomes, strengthen Local Education Agency (LEA) performance, and create a more equitable educational environment.

Government for Good Alert‼️ I recently led a technology design sprint to use government data to develop tools for expanding and strengthening the STEM educator workforce. We had so much fun I wrote a blog about it! Shout out to The Opportunity Project at U.S. Census Bureau and Beyond100K for the backbone collaboration! The sprint produced innovative solutions based on practitioner feedback. Read on and there's a showcase video embedded in the blog if you want to learn more! https://lnkd.in/et3dAZmU << updated link Gratitude and kudos to the fantastic innovations from: Ed-Fi Alliance SETA-ED Craft Education Studio B3 Calm and Mindful, LLC Tech Levitate

Curious how better data integration can transform education? Join us at #FETC25 on Jan.17 for the panel "Maximizing Insights While Reducing Efforts by Using Standards." Hear from representatives from Georgia Department of Education, 1EdTech Consortium, Education Analytics, Gwinnett County Public Schools, and Ed-Fi Alliance as they explore how collaboration, resource-sharing, and streamlined workflows are driving faster, better insights into student success. Don’t miss this engaging discussion on scaling impact across education systems!

Transforming education with real-time data! 📊 San Diego County Office of Education college and career readiness dashboard help schools improve attendance, grades, and career pathways. By aligning learning with student goals, schools are creating tailored solutions that drive success. Learn more about their dashboard at https://lnkd.in/gb8MxVUz

The gifts arrive early this week: we are excited to announce three important releases for the #EdFi Technology Suite: Data Standard 5.2, ODS/API 7.3, and MetaEd 4.5. In semantic versioning these are minor updates (no breaking changes), but they include major new features. Read on for a quick summary. Ed-Fi Alliance

At Intrinsic Schools, nearly 98% of students graduate—proof that smart use of data can drive real results. By tracking progress and offering timely, personalized support, educators can tailor instruction, keeping students on the path to success. Learn more about the Intrinsic Schools data journey at https://lnkd.in/ebViFh7f.

Wisconsin’s WISEdata system modernizes education data. By replacing outdated systems, it enables real-time data sharing, simplifies compliance, and reduces manual work. This innovative approach helps schools focus on delivering quality education. Learn more about how WiSEdata is transforming education data! https://lnkd.in/gCgY8Qge

College and career success starts with the right data. The CCMR Insights dashboard, powered by the Ed-Fi Data Standard, helps Texas educators track readiness milestones, address skill gaps, and guide students toward post-graduation success. Learn more about the development of the dashboard and how ESC Region 10 is driving impact for the students in their communities. https://lnkd.in/gWNE8PYk

With New York projected to need 180,000 teachers in the next decade, finding and keeping great educators is more critical than ever. Join our colleague, Dr. Lindsey Judd, on Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. EST, for a webinar introducing a new teacher workforce dashboard. This open-source tool gives districts the data they need to: ✅ Analyze educator vacancies and retention trends ✅ Identify certification gaps ✅ Support campuses with staffing challenges To register now, visit https://lnkd.in/gHNdSY9c #TeacherRecruitment #EdTech #EducationInnovation #NYSCATE

Simplify your communication! 📢 The new community toolkit is packed with strategies to share how smarter data use can drive student and classroom success. Tailored for five key audiences, it guides you in setting objectives, crafting messages, and choosing the right channels. 🚀 Ready to make your message count? Visit the toolkit and download today! https://lnkd.in/ew3RWEjs.