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The Power of the Flywheel: How Kansas Educators Are Building Momentum

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The Power of the Flywheel: How Kansas Educators Are Building Momentum

The other day, I was sharing a story with a team member about my dad’s tractor collection—a truly impressive lineup, with some machines dating all the way back to the 1920s and 30s. Each tractor had its own quirks and history, but there was one detail that stood

Unlock the Secret to Smarter Student Data: Your District’s Ultimate Guide Awaits!

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Unlock the Secret to Smarter Student Data: Your District’s Ultimate Guide Awaits!

Let’s face it: navigating the sea of student data can feel like trying to decode hieroglyphics while juggling flaming torches. Okay, maybe not that extreme, but if you're a district leader, you know the struggle. Every decision you make hinges on solid data—and yet, wrangling that

Every Classroom Action Contributes to District Success

Every Classroom Action Contributes to District Success

Every district leader dreams of strategic goals that don’t just look good on paper but come alive in classrooms. The challenge is making that leap—from big ideas at the district level to impactful actions in every school and classroom. That’s where ion comes in. It’s not

Transformative Insights: How ion Helps Educators Address Chronic Absenteeism and Improve Outcomes

Transformative Insights: How ion Helps Educators Address Chronic Absenteeism and Improve Outcomes

If you’ve ever faced the uphill battle of tackling chronic absenteeism in your district, you’re not alone. It’s one of those problems that feels like it has a million layers. Why is this student missing school? Transportation? Family dynamics? Health issues? And then multiply that complexity by

How Outsourced Data Management Helps Schools Prioritize Teaching Over Technology

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How Outsourced Data Management Helps Schools Prioritize Teaching Over Technology

Ever feel like you’re spending more time juggling data than actually working with students? You’re not alone. Schools generate a ridiculous amount of data every single day—from attendance and test scores to behavior tracking—and managing it all can quickly feel like a full-time job. But here’

Yesterday, My Daughter Was Diagnosed with Autism

Yesterday, My Daughter Was Diagnosed with Autism

Some moments mark a “before” and an “after.” Yesterday was one of those days for us. We jumped on a zoom call with a Psychologist, who, in some ways rocked our world. But, at the same time, it wasn't all that unexpected. When we left, we had an

5 Common Data Management Pitfalls School Districts Face and How to Avoid Them

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5 Common Data Management Pitfalls School Districts Face and How to Avoid Them

If anyone knows the struggles of school data management, it’s me. After spending 15 years as a data manager in a large school district, I’ve seen firsthand how easily things can go wrong—and, more importantly, how to fix them. In those years, I learned that managing data