A collaborative program bringing together school districts and edtech vendors to restore data sovereignty, stop data sprawl, and protect student and parent PII.
"These districts and many more realize how dangerous it is to copy and sync data in a world of AI and cyber threats"
-- Robert Iskander
CEO, SchoolDay
Student data is spreading across applications, vendors and Al faster than schools can protect it
Every new app copies student data, such as names, addresses, and health records, increasing exposure and risk.
55% K–12 breaches occur at vendors, not schools, with ransomware demands averaging $556,000.
Rapid adoption of AI spreads data further and intensifies privacy and security risk.
A SchoolDay-led program and member-driven collaborative of school districts that aims to restore practical control over how school data is accessed and used across the edtech ecosystem.
The School Data Sovereignty Alliance is a collaborative program initiated by SchoolDay that convenes school districts and edtech vendors to study how student and parent data should be governed across the K-12 technology ecosystem.
Rather than focusing on individual tools, the Alliance examines the architecture of the ecosystem itself, including the copy-and-sync integration model and emerging AI data practices.
Through structured collaboration,
the Alliance develops practical guidance that districts and vendors can apply in procurement decisions, system architecture, and operational governance.
A central initiative of the Alliance is a national pilot exploring tokenized data exchange as an alternative to widespread replication of student PII.
The School Data Sovereignty Alliance focuses on producing practical outputs that districts can use immediately to control data sprawl and restore data sovereignty.
A shared model describing how districts can reduce data sprawl and regain control over student and parent PII.
Technical and governance guidance for implementing token-based integrations.
Sample procurement language and vendor requirements districts can use when approving applications.
A framework helping vendors demonstrate responsible data practices.
Recommendations for evaluating AI-enabled applications that ingest student data.
Real-world examples from districts participating in Alliance pilots.
A revolutionary approach to managing sensitive student and staff data, designed for a modern K‑12 ecosystem.
Reduce the risk of breaches and ransomware, while minimizing financial, regulatory, and reputational impact.
Operate without accessing raw PII, reduce compliance burden and operational effort, and drive faster adoption and integration.
Districts can select the participation model that aligns best with their current systems and vendor relationships.
Deploy the SchoolDay platform and participate in Alliance pilots exploring tokenization and controlled data exchange in the national pilot.
Districts request that vendors supporting their environment adopt token-based data exchange.
The Alliance offers a free certification program for vendors that want to demonstrate alignment with emerging best practices for protecting student data.
Fill out the form below to learn more and join the School Data Sovereignty Alliance.
