From SSO to Ecosystem Orchestration: Governing Student Data Through Tokenization
For the past decade, K–12 districts have focused on solving the access problem, using tools like single sign-on (SSO), automated rostering, and identity management systems to simplify digital learning access while attempting to protect student data privacy in K–12. These tools have transformed how quickly teachers and students can get into digital tools. Those efforts […]
Enabling Career Pathways Without Compromising Student Privacy
A Case Study of a Large US School District, Coursera and SchoolDay One of the top-10school districts in the U.S. partnered with Coursera and SchoolDay to deliver a secure, scalable, and privacy-compliant capstone learning experience for high school students. By leveraging SchoolDay’s self-sovereign ecosystem orchestration platform, this district successfully offered Coursera Career Academy courses while […]
Case Study: Boston Public Schools Journey Toward a Centralized, Secure, and Governed Data Exchange Platform
Executive Summary Boston Public Schools (BPS) is on a multi-year journey to centralize and govern its district-wide data ecosystem using the SchoolDay platform. Historically, the district relied on CSV files to move data between systems, requiring staff to manually script, merge, and validate information. This approach was time-consuming, error-prone, and exposed sensitive student and staff […]
Case Study: California Streaming – A Showcase for A Zero-Trust EdTech Ecosystem
California Streaming highlights the power of tokenization to protect student privacy in this zero-trust edtech ecosystem case study
Data Governance in K–12: Building Trust Through Transparency
Modern classrooms run on data. From attendance and grades to learning analytics and AI-powered tools, schools now rely on a constant flow of information to support teaching, operations, and student well-being. As that data spreads across more systems and vendors, trust and transparency have become central to any discussion about K–12 data privacy and student […]
Interoperability in K-12: Building a Seamless Data Ecosystem for Schools
K–12 schools use technology to enhance teaching, support students, and manage administrative functions. This technology often includes a combination of student information systems (SIS), learning management systems (LMS), edtech, communication tools, and specialized applications. Each piece of technology can help improve efficiency. However, when each of these pieces operate independently, it leads to issues like […]
Secure Student Data Exchange in K–12 Education
SchoolDay achieves secure, compliant data exchange across all systems with secure student data exchange that doesn’t use PII.
Building a Culture of Cyber Hygiene in K-12 Schools
When we think of keeping students safe, we often imagine locked doors, secure entrances, and attentive staff. But safety these days extends into the digital world. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a perfect time for school leaders to reflect on how they’re protecting students’ most sensitive information. Cyber hygiene isn’t only about IT policies or […]
Managing Third-Party Risk in K-12 Education
Schools rely on a complex web of technology partners to deliver instruction, streamline administration, and connect communities. From learning management systems to specialized apps for math practice or literacy, third-party vendors have become essential to modern education. But every time a new tool is introduced, so is a new potential risk to student data. As […]
How Ecosystem Orchestration Transforms K-12 Student Data Privacy
There was a time when keeping student records meant maintaining a manila folder that was tucked away in a locked filing cabinet for which only one or two officials had a key. Those days are long gone. Today, nearly everything required throughout a school day, from lesson plans, quizzes, and group projects to personally identifiable […]