If you’re part of a school district managing data in-house, you’ve probably felt the strain. Whether it’s wrangling attendance records, student performance data, or compliance reports, handling all of this internally might seem like the most straightforward solution. But is it really? In-house data management often looks

Ten years ago, I wouldn’t have guessed that we’d be where we are today with ion. In some ways, ion started long before the company existed—back in 2006 when I was a web developer for a suburban Milwaukee school district. I was part of a committee tasked

Data meetings are a common reality in K-12 schools, typically held three times a year as teachers gather to review benchmark data, identify trends, and set goals to boost student learning outcomes. While these meetings serve a critical purpose in shaping instruction, they often carry a reputation for being stressful,

If you’ve worked with benchmark assessments for any length of time, you’ve probably encountered “linking studies.” These studies essentially serve as a crystal ball for predicting student performance on state assessments based on benchmark test scores. They tell you: "If a student scores X on our benchmark,

Let’s face it—data can be a bit dry, especially when it’s a sea of numbers, tables, and long spreadsheets that can make your eyes glaze over. But what if you could see the movement of student achievement across proficiency bands as a dynamic, flowing story? Enter the

On November 6, 2024, Fusion '24 is coming to Olathe, KS, and we’re bringing together educational leaders to dive into the latest strategies for transforming student data into actionable insights through ion. Keynote Speaker: Damian Howard Our keynote speaker, Damian Howard, is an expert in fostering school-community partnerships.

In education, data is everywhere. From assessments and grades to behavior and attendance, schools are swimming in numbers. But what do you do with all that data? Sure, it’s nice to have dashboards that show you everything, but sometimes you need more than a pretty display—you need actionable

You’ve heard it before, maybe even said it yourself: “We simply cannot manage the data!” If you're a school leader, principal, or district administrator, it’s a phrase that probably crosses your mind more often than you'd like to admit. And, let’s face it,

Managing a small or medium-sized school district comes with unique challenges. From juggling curriculum updates to staying within budget constraints, school leaders are constantly under pressure to enhance student success while keeping operations efficient. And when it comes to data management in schools, the task can feel overwhelming—tracking everything