New Release: CSV + SchoolBI

CSV stands for comma-separated values, a file format that organizes data in a table-like structure, using commas to separate individual values and new lines to separate records. Due to its lightweight and flexible nature, along with broad software support, CSV has become the go-to format for simple data sharing, such as exporting and importing information. […]

Role of ETL in Private School Data Strategy

Role of ETL in Private School Data Strategy

What is ETL and Why It’s Important for Private Schools In today’s digital age, private schools are collecting more data than ever before. From student engagement and outcomes to the impact of extracurricular activities, the amount of information can be overwhelming. To make sense of this data and use it effectively, private schools need a […]

Data Lake vs. Data Warehouse: Which is Right for Your School?

Data Lake vs Data Warehouse: Which is right for your private school.

Data Lake vs. Data Warehouse Private schools looking to leverage data for better decision-making and operational efficiency will benefit from understanding the differences between data lake and data warehouse strategies. Why it matters: For private schools, choosing the right data storage solution—between a data lake’s flexibility and a data warehouse’s structured environment—is a major key […]

SchoolBI Selected To Participate In Global AWS Education Accelerator

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SchoolBI expands its use of Amazon Web Services (AWS) solutions to bring the next evolution in reporting to schools San Francisco, CA (January 9, 2024) – SchoolBI today announced it has been selected to participate in the global AWS Education Accelerator, a 10-week immersive experience for global EdTech startups that want to accelerate their go-to-market […]

Unlocking the Power of Data Visualization in Your School: A Shift in Perspective

Unlocking the Power of Data Visualization in Schools A Perspective Shift

At SchoolBI, we’ve encountered various apprehensions from schools exploring the realm of data visualization and business intelligence (BI) projects. One particular concern has prompted me to share this post — the belief that data must be immaculately clean to derive any meaningful insights. We understand this perspective, but we’re here to convey that the path […]

Data Warehouse

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What is a Data Warehouse, and why does my school need it? At SchoolBI, we are often asked questions surrounding data warehouse technology. It’s a term that gets thrown around a bunch without much thought into what it actually entails. In short, a data warehouse is a system designed to pull your data from a […]

SchoolBI – Open for Business!

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My educational experiences have always had a deep impact on me. So much so that I have dedicated more than half of my professional life to helping schools strengthen and broaden their impact. Over the years, one thing has been apparent: while educational organizations are making significant strides in modernizing their approach, there is much […]

New Release: Google Sheets + SchoolBI = ❤️

New Release: Google Sheets + SchoolBI = ❤️

Google Sheets, may be the Goldilocks of data sources for schools that aren’t quite ready to connect SchoolBI directly to a system. This spring we launched support for Google Sheets, which has been transformational for schools. WHY IT MATTERS: In September 2021, Google reported that over 170 million students and educators worldwide were using Google […]

SchoolBI is helping usher in the next wave of data-empowered schools

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Schools and educational institutions are constantly producing data. From before the first day of school until long after graduation, schools are collecting data on those who have stepped through their doors. But what schools do with this data varies greatly. The uses for data that schools have access to are near limitless. From enrollment and […]