Analytics can help students succeed

We collaborate with partners to deliver the right data at the right time to take the right steps to support all students.

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Research-Based Analytics

Rigorous, innovative ways of using data to create metrics and illuminate patterns that will help stakeholders better understand their students, teachers, and leaders

Data Collection & Systems

Data warehousing, commonality assessment, and architectural guidance to create structured, query-able, secure, accurate, and up-to-date data from a variety of sources

Reporting & Dashboards

Intuitive, user-centered reporting systems and dashboards that support continuous school improvement by allowing stakeholders to answer analytical questions across multiple sources of data

Supporting Use

Support for the life cycle of programs and policies, including design, implementation, continuous improvement, sustainability, and scale-up
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Ed-Fi Infrastructure

What are the first steps to building a robust statewide data infrastructure that ensures local flexibility?

Prioritizing district perspectives, engaging in deep data governance, and a spirit of collaboration are key to success.

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Our Partners

We work with the largest education systems in the country, small districts brought together through regional offices of education, state departments of education, leading research institutions and universities, charter management organizations, and fellow non-profit organizations. In each partnership, we bring what we’ve learned across our partners to co-build the right solution. We enjoy collaborating with these organizations to support the success of the millions of students they serve.

How Ed-Fi Can Help You Make the Most of Your Data

This resource provides guidance for education agencies that are beginning to consider whether and how they might implement Ed-Fi to better manage their data. We define some key terms and concepts, walk through the five steps to get started with Ed-Fi, and include a list of resources where you can learn more. Learn More

Evaluating the Impact of COVID-19-Related Interventions: Key Considerations and Available Approaches

This resource provides guidance for education agencies that are considering how and when to evaluate programs designed to address the impacts of COVID-19 on student outcomes. We present some key questions to consider, share common data requirements, and outline different options for designing the analytic approach. Learn More

What's New on the Blog

COVID-19, Research, Student Growth Measures

Measuring the impact of test opt-out on achievement and growth

When examining patterns of test opt-out and its impact on student achievement and growth in South Carolina, EA found that test participation in 2021 was higher than expected, but still lower than historical rates. We found some evidence of the negative impact of test non-participation on aggregated achievement.
Tracy Diel, Sara Hu • November 15, 2021