When we started SchoolBI, our vision was simple: to help schools turn data into actionable insight. We saw how educators, administrators, and leaders were struggling to connect the dots across disconnected and siloed systems, and we knew that bringing that information together could unlock powerful decisions that improve outcomes for students and communities.

Today, I am thrilled to share that SchoolBI is joining Blackbaud, a global leader in software for social impact organizations.

This partnership is an incredible opportunity to expand the impact of what we have built. Our work complements Blackbaud’s investments in data, analytics, and AI innovation for K–12 education. Together, we will accelerate a shared vision of helping schools seamlessly access, understand, and act on their data to create meaningful insight and impact.

One thing that will not change is our unwavering focus on empowering schools of all types, sizes, and structures to bring their data together in one place. We have always believed that the most valuable insights come from connecting information that has traditionally lived in silos, because doing so creates a more holistic view of each school’s operations and impact. That openness and flexibility have been central to our philosophy, and we are committed to continuing to support data connectors that span the entire education marketplace. Becoming part of Blackbaud strengthens this commitment. Both organizations firmly believe that schools benefit most from solutions that integrate broadly, not narrowly.

We believe that joining Blackbaud expands the possibilities of what we can deliver together. By combining SchoolBI’s data unification capabilities with Blackbaud’s scale, product ecosystem, and AI-driven innovation, we can now support opportunities such as working with external reporting organizations, peer-school benchmarking, and institution-wide insights for multi-school organizations. These are meaningful opportunities for the K–12 community, and being part of the Blackbaud family allows us to pursue them with greater reach, depth, and capability.

To our customers, thank you for trusting us and helping shape what SchoolBI has become. Your collaboration, creativity, and partnership have inspired us every step of the way. Your existing SchoolBI experience, support, and access remain unchanged. You can expect the same care and commitment from our team as we continue to evolve, now supported by additional resources and a broader platform that will help us serve you even better.

To the SchoolBI team, thank you for your dedication, your belief in our mission, and the heart you have poured into building something truly special.

Working with the private school community has been deeply meaningful, and it is an honor to continue supporting schools in this next chapter.

This moment represents both a milestone and a beginning. Together with Blackbaud, we are entering a new chapter focused on innovation, deeper insights, and helping schools move from information to intelligent action. I could not be more excited for what is ahead.

You can read Blackbaud’s announcement here

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