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Mardi Gras, Kids, and… Early Childhood Data? Why They Actually Go Together

For many school systems, January is the final sprint for consolidated budget creation, review, and submission.

As 2025 comes to a close, we at IDS can’t think of a better way to wrap up the year than with gratitude.

Funding in K-12 education is complicated. And we mean REALLY complicated.

In today’s educational landscape, superintendents face enormous pressure to get students across the graduation stage on time.

The Southern surge is impossible to miss.

Across the United States, educators are taking notice of an unexpected trend: the Southern Surge.

There are bright spots on the horizon for COVID-19 recovery in education.

Post-pandemic student attendance hasn’t just dipped. It’s collapsed.

From elementary classrooms to college lecture halls, educators and leaders are asking: Where did our students go?

Research shows that students who miss just 10% of the school year are significantly less likely to read on grade level, graduate on time, or stay engaged.

To be clear, this approach isn't merely about cutting costs—it's about smart resource allocation that preserves educational quality while identifying inefficiencies.

The ripple effects from the implementation of mandatory kindergarten are still showing up in our schools and systems, and we’re taking time today to walk you through the changes to kindergarten entry assessments.

As a techno-optimist, I'm genuinely giddy about the potential of AI. Meanwhile, others in the tech sphere are concerned about what AI will do to our ability to focus and communicate.

I looked at my supervisor with genuine curiosity. "And what, pray tell, is that pyramid?"

Ever feel like there just isn't enough time for everything you want to teach your students?

In 2024, Louisiana redefined its school accountability system. Learn how these changes impact your performance score, why K–2 now counts, and how to use real-time data to drive success.

Educators should not need a graduate degree in data science to be great teachers

Educators should not need a graduate degree in data science to be great teachers

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