Education Analytics

Two years after the release of ChatGPT, EA CEO Andrew Rice reflects on how generative #AI can serve #education and maintain public control. He calls for collaboration among #educators, technologists, and policymakers to build publicly-owned, unified #data structures and AI tools that prioritize #privacy and #interoperability. Andrew advocates that we can prevent #data fragmentation, streamline AI tools, and protect student privacy, ensuring that the benefits of AI in remain with public institutions. Read Andrew’s insights on our website and share! https://lnkd.in/gnQtfuGP

At Education Analytics, data stewardship is a responsibility we take seriously. As a non-profit, we’re committed to protecting, not owning, the data entrusted to us by school districts and partners. Through rigorous security practices, which include securing SOC2 Type 2 and TX-RAMP Level 2 certifications, we prioritize privacy in our products. 🔐 Learn more about our commitment to data security by clicking on the link below! https://lnkd.in/gRQW6ntK

This week's "Word of the Week" is #SocialEmotionalLearning (SEL). #SEL is the process by which young people and adults develop essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes to build healthy identities, manage emotions, pursue personal and collective goals, cultivate supportive relationships, and make responsible, caring decisions. To learn more about the #research EA has conducted on SEL survey measures, check out the resource, "SEL Best Practices Guide." https://lnkd.in/gCRSEf2q If you're interested in learning how districts utilize Rally's free #wellbeing survey to gain insights about #student social and emotional learning and well-being, check out the blog, "Rally Gathers the Right Data at the Right Time" by Development Strategist Ben Dederich. https://lnkd.in/gt8-Z7dm

#Interoperability transforms #educational research by seamlessly connecting data from various sources, reducing the time districts spend on manual data tasks and enabling a sharper focus on meaningful student insights. With interoperable systems, research findings can transition from analysis to action faster, creating real-time solutions that empower #educators and administrators to make timely, #data-driven decisions that support students at every stage. 

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an intern at Education Analytics? Join us as we recap the highlights of Education Analytics' Summer 2024 Internship Program! Last summer, interns on various teams gained hands-on experience in the world of data-driven education and non-profit work. Watch as they share their experiences and insights that showcase the skills and knowledge they gained during their time with EA.     Watch the full internship video on our YouTube channel and while you’re there, make sure to subscribe! 

Happy #Halloween from Education Analytics! Our talented Office Manager Anna Geisthardt painted our logo on a pumpkin to celebrate the spooky season, EA-style! We hope you have a fun and safe Halloween this year! 🎃 📸by Manager of Administrative Services Jessie Gallagher

 📣 Calling all innovators! As an EDSAFE AI Alliance partner, we are thrilled to share that applications for EDSAFE's #AI Alliance fellowships, which include the Women in AI Fellowship and the Catalyst Fellowship, are now open! The Women in AI Fellowship is a year-long program that offers exceptional women technologists and leaders an outstanding platform to explore critical questions in AI and #education. The Catalyst Fellowship is an interdisciplinary program that brings together diverse voices to reimagine education as a dynamic learning system that's empowered by AI. Apply now, using the link below, to join a supportive community that fosters learning, networking, and innovation in reimagining education as an AI-enabled learning system!  https://lnkd.in/d6xC4ySA

Curious about how schools can proactively support students' mental and emotional well-being? The Rally Analytics Platform integrates academic and social-emotional learning (SEL) data, empowering teachers to make informed, timely decisions.      As Jennifer Turner, Director of Testing and Accountability at Spartanburg County School District 4, shared, "[Rally] is a great support tool and a way to be more proactive in helping to identify student needs they won't talk about on their own."      Learn more about how Rally transforms student support by visiting the link in our bio! 

A new episode of the #DatabasED podcast is now live on Spotify and YouTube! In Part 2 of the podcast re-launch, co-host Molly Stewart (EA's Research Scientist II - Interoperability) chats with Chief Solutions Officer Noah Bookman and Chief of Staff Libby Pier. During the episode, Molly talks with Noah and Libby about EA's opportunity for impact in Indiana, how the changing financial landscape poses challenges for school #districts, and how EA's history as a #research center informs our involvement in tackling the #data #infrastructure challenge in #education. Watch the episode on YouTube here 📽️: https://lnkd.in/gxhDTRaR and listen to the episode of Spotify here 🎧: https://lnkd.in/gAzr42Ct.

Our #StartingBlocks solution leverages #EdFi technology to help districts efficiently unify #data from multiple platforms into a secure, streamlined system. With StartingBlocks, schools can make faster, data-driven decisions by integrating siloed information from various sources, empowering #educators to support #students across the board.    Learn more about StartingBlocks here: https://lnkd.in/gaXRY326