Illuminations and Insights
We shine a light on our partners, the work we've done across the country, and insights from our team members.
Insights from Research & Tech Leaders from the 2023-24 School Year
This year has seen remarkable advancements in educational technology poised to change teaching, learning, and research in education. In this blog post, we gather insights from five leaders at Education Analytics who have experienced these changes alongside our educational partners. From emerging trends in data use to how educators are making use of data in their classrooms, these leaders share their perspectives on the most influential developments in education.
Five Things We Learned at SXSW EDU
From March 3 - 7, several Education Analytics’ staff had the opportunity to attend and present at SXSW EDU in Austin, TX. CEO Andrew Rice and EA Board President Richard Bowman (Chief Information and Strategy Officer at Albuquerque Public Schools) presented the session, “Data Interoperability & AI: Veggies Before Dessert.” Also in attendance at SXSW EDU was Development Strategist Ben Dederich, Director of Brand & Communications Marlena Holden, and Chief of Staff Libby Pier. In this blog, the group reflects on their time at SXSW EDU and highlights their key takeaways from the conference.
Rally Gathers the Right Data at the Right Time
In this blog, we talk with the Director of Special Services, Rachel Traynham, and the Director of Testing and Accountability, Jennifer Turner, at the Spartanburg County School District 4 in South Carolina to discuss how the school district utilizes Rally Analytics Platform’s wellbeing survey to support student wellness. Spartanburg 4 uses the survey to identify at-risk students, provide data to principals and social-emotional learning mentors, and facilitate proactive support for student wellness.
Insights from our leaders: What have we learned from the 2022-23 school year?
The 2022-23 school year marked the first academic year when most students were back in school full time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst the challenge of educating the 49.5 million students in the public education system, educators, parents, families, and those who support them continue to learn about how the pandemic has changed the education landscape. We asked six leaders from across Education Analytics to reflect on the lessons they’ve learned from the past school year. In this blog, we share their thoughts about the ever-evolving landscape of digital tools, teaching methods, and innovations in the post-pandemic era of K-12 education.