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Beyond the Funnel: A Better Model for Higher Ed Student Engagement

August 17, 2026

Connected systems help institutions personalize engagement, respond in real time, and support the entire student journey. GUEST COLUMN | by …

leadership

Outdated Cyber Defenses Are Failing Schools—Here’s the Fix

October 08, 2025

With cyberattacks rising, schools can strengthen defenses through ethical hacking and proactive testing. GUEST COLUMN | by Charlie Sander This …

leadership

Evaluating Edtech on Data Privacy and Security Can Be Challenging

September 09, 2025

A new program is making it easier for district leaders to make smart, safe choices. GUEST COLUMN | by Chad …

cool tools

ClassLink DataGuard

September 01, 2025

DataGuard has emerged as a leader in educational technology by setting a new standard for data privacy and security in …

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Building Clarity in K–12 Data: An Interview with Chris Hull of Otus

August 21, 2025

How one educator-turned-entrepreneur turned classroom frustration into a comprehensive learning platform. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Chris Hull went from …

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The Trust Factor: Why Privacy-First AI Matters for Back-to-School

August 11, 2025

GUEST COLUMN | by Teddy Hartman As students return to school this fall, educators face a new reality: AI is …

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Meeting Complexity with Innovation—and Automation

February 06, 2025

Streamlining secure student enrollment and staff transitions in higher education. GUEST COLUMN | by Piyush Pandey As the higher education …

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Higher Ed Enrollment: A Promising Path Forward

January 23, 2025

AI-driven predictive enrollment models are key in dramatically changing student acquisition and retention. GUEST COLUMN | by Emily Clark Challenges …

cool tools

eScholar Advantage

December 23, 2024

This cool tool is for any district that wants to conduct root cause analysis to better support their students. eScholar …

leadership

Bringing Schools Up to Speed Against Emerging Cyber Threats

November 21, 2024

How cybercriminals are targeting education, and how educators are unraveling the costs. GUEST COLUMN | by Chris Henderson As students …

cool tools

x2VOL by intelliVOL

September 04, 2024

This cool tool is among the very best tracking and reporting platforms in K-12 education. x2VOL works with districts nationwide …

cool tools

Edsby

July 16, 2024

The Edsby® social learning environment has been putting the connections between people, not just documents, at the center of K-12 …

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ClassLink DataGuard

July 09, 2024

DataGuard is a ClassLink Roster Server upgrade that empowers schools to take control of the data they share with vendors. …

cool tools

Synergy Education Platform from Edupoint Educational Systems

June 29, 2024

Synergy Education Platform provides the data and insights you need, when and where you need them, to support every student …

cool tools

PowerSchool

June 20, 2024

PowerSchool Analytics & Insights, a leading K-12 analytics and data management solution, offers rich analytics that provide educators the actionable …

cool tools

ClassLink Suite

January 12, 2024

Talk about cool tools for education – well, here’s a whole suite of them. ClassLink is an end-to-end solution that …

leadership

Centralizing Data to Drive Student Outcomes with James Stoffer

December 11, 2023

Collecting it is the easy part – and there’s a ton of it – but then what? INTERVIEW | by …

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The Holy Grail of Edtech, and Other Worthwhile Ideas

September 15, 2023

In conversation with a CTO who helps hundreds of millions of people learn. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero He’s the …

cool tools

Frontline Data and Analytics

June 08, 2023

Frontline Analytics is a suite of tools that enable district leaders to harness the power of their data to make …

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A Case for Protecting and Improving Students’ Lives

October 12, 2022

The wrong and right way to assess SEL tools and the data they generate. GUEST COLUMN | by Mike Soldan …

cool tools

Untangle

March 04, 2022

Untangle’s flagship product, NG Firewall, provides scalable unified threat management capabilities, powerful policy management tools bring enterprise-class security and access …

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To Make a Difference with Learning Technology, Focus on How It Will Be Used

June 21, 2021

Take-aways from a months-long conversation with learning engineers, developers, entreprenuers, and educators. GUEST COLUMN | by Ryan S. Baker This …

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Schoolzilla

June 29, 2020

They want to change millions of students’ lives by enabling people to use data to run great schools. Teachers and …

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For School Leaders, A Brief and Vital K-12 IT Security Update

March 08, 2019

A security expert shares what schools need to know about protecting students and their connected devices. GUEST COLUMN | by …

cool tools

For Education CIOs, Easier Access to Tools for Schools

November 06, 2018

A 40-year veteran of public schools helps school districts overcome their technical difficulties. George Perreault most recently served as …

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What Does Effective Use of Data in Education Really Look Like?

August 03, 2018

In-depth with Data Quality Campaign President and CEO on data-driven decision making for better learning. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero …

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How Data is Helping to Close the Opportunity Gap in Chicago

May 02, 2018

A unique model changes the trajectory of children and families through a more tailored education. GUEST COLUMN | by …

interviews / trends

Better Together

October 04, 2017

In-depth with big-hearted Mark Milliron of Civitas Learning. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Editor’s note: For one of the fastest-growing …

guest column

Best Possible Experience

September 20, 2017

A different take on personalized instruction. GUEST COLUMN | by Cliff King As a grandfather, I’ve been around long enough …

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The Process of Assessing Student Learning Is Broken

September 11, 2017

A product strategist’s perspective on data for teachers. GUEST COLUMN| by Hilary Scharton In the current assessment landscape, all schools …

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A Good Look

April 03, 2017

Six ways to make data work for teachers and their students. GUEST COLUMN | by Woody Dillaha and Jeanette Haren …

cool tools

Cool Tool | IO Insights from IO Education

September 16, 2016

IO Insights equips educators to turn data into insights and action. The student data solution from IO Education breaks down …

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Cool Tool | Renaissance STAR 360

September 05, 2016

When teachers know precisely what students already understand, it’s easier to plan what to teach next or what skill areas …

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Streamlined and Strengthened

June 17, 2016

Five new best practices for securing student data. GUEST COLUMN | by Adam Eberle A vital responsibility of school districts …

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Data for Kids

May 10, 2016

Helping students succeed with timely, actionable information to those who need it most. GUEST COLUMN | by Paige Kowalski The …

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Trends | Making Education Data Work for Students

May 09, 2016

Parents, teachers, community leaders, policymakers and students themselves need tailored information to ensure all students’ individual needs are met. While …