Illuminations and Insights
We shine a light on our partners, the work we've done across the country, and insights from our team members.
From local INitiative to National Impact: The Evolution of the INsite Consortium
Six years ago, the Indiana University School of Education, alongside 10 Indiana school districts, established the INsite Consortium to improve data access for educators by implementing the Ed-Fi data standard. By 2020, with Ed-Fi operational, the focus shifted to ensuring the consortium's sustainability amid evolving technology and the pandemic. In this blog, Dr. Molly Stewart, former Director of INsite, describes how INsite decided to transition to Education Analytics (EA) after recognizing the limitations of managing the consortium from a small university office. The move to EA enabled INsite to have access to advanced tools and broad support across states. As this transition wraps up, the Indiana team is looking forward to professional development and new collaborative opportunities to further provide support Ed-Fi implementation in Indiana.