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Government Technology
5 State Education CIOs Collaborate on Interoperable Data Systems
April 9, 2025
Chief information officers from state education departments and EA's CEO Andrew Rice have come together to form a data-sharing collaborative, the Ed-Tech Collaboratory (ETC), to create interoperable education data systems and pool their knowledge and resources. A recent webinar, hosted by the data-focused nonprofit Project Unicorn, highlights the collaborative and its goals.
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American Enterprise Institute
As Federal Oversight Recedes, States Must Lead the Next Era of Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems
February 27, 2025
In the face of less federal funding for state longitudinal data systems and common educational data standards, we need a long-term, sustainable strategy to maintain education data systems within and across states. One strategy, proposed by Mark Schneider, Andrew Rice, and Dan Ralyea in this article, is a regional, state-led approach like the EdTech Collaboratory. Instead of every state building and rebuilding expensive, one-off solutions, states can collaborate to develop shared, adaptable state-driven technology that serves students, families, and policymakers.
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Education Analytics
Education Analytics Successfully Completes SOC 2 Audit
January 16, 2025
Education Analytics (EA), a leading education non-profit dedicated to innovative research and technology solutions, today announced its successful completion of its Type 2 SOC 2 audit covering the period from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024. As part of its ongoing commitment to data security, EA worked with A-LIGN, the leading provider in cybersecurity compliance trusted by more than 4,000 global organizations to help mitigate cybersecurity risks, as the SOC 2 auditor.
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Education Analytics
Dr. Libby Pier Honored with Chief of Staff Impact Award by Advantage Foundry Network
December 3, 2024
Education Analytics (EA), a leading education non-profit dedicated to cutting-edge and innovative research and technology solutions, is proud to share that Dr. Libby Pier, Chief of Staff, has been awarded the Chief of Staff Impact Award by the Advantage Foundry Network (AFN), recognizing her outstanding impact and strategic leadership.
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Education Analytics
Dr. Shanna Ricketts Joins Education Analytics Board of Directors
November 13, 2024
Education Analytics, a leading education non-profit dedicated to cutting-edge and innovative research and technology solutions, is thrilled to welcome Dr. Shanna Ricketts to its Board of Directors.
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Education Analytics
Education Analytics Recognized for Efforts to Expand Ed-Fi Enabled Services to 1.4 Million Students Nationwide
October 3, 2024
In recognition of the impactful work to improve data use in K-12 education, Education Analytics (EA) has been named a 2025 Ed-Fi Alliance Premier Partner. Education Analytics has led initiatives to streamline data processes and ensure educators have access to actionable insights that support student achievement. By working with more than 200 local education agencies serving approximately 1.4 million students across seven states, EA has enhanced the quality and usability of data across to foster more informed decision-making in education.
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