No is not an AI strategy
03 Aug 2026

Why “No” Isn’t an AI Strategy

by Heather Sherburn The future of AI in schools won’t be decided by what districts block. It will be decided by the leadership systems they build to responsibly say “yes.” The future of AI in schools won’t be shaped by what districts block. It’ll be shaped by the systems leaders build that make it safe […]

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Do You Know Where Your Student Data Is?
February 17, 2026

Do You Know Where Your Student Data Is? A Clear, Actionable Guide for K–12 Leaders

In K-12 education, student data governance requires visibility into data location, data movement, data access, and data minimization across all connected systems and data sovereignty to control where and how data is shared. Student data isn’t just stored in one place. It flows across dozens of systems every day. But do you really know where […]

Data Governance•Data Privacy•Self Sovereignty

K12 APPLICATION APPROVAL PROCESS
January 28, 2026

Building a District Application Approval Process That Reduces Student Data Risk in K-12

K-12 districts struggle to balance teacher requests for new edtech tools with student data privacy requirements. Schools are obligated to keep student data safe, yet the moment a new app is connected is often when risk quietly spikes. A disciplined application approval process can instead become the front line of selective disclosure and data minimization, […]

App Integration•Data Governance•Data Privacy•Self Sovereignty

governing student data through tokenization, symbolized in this image by cloud data behind a locked gate
January 13, 2026

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 […]

Data Governance•Data Privacy•Self Sovereignty

case study Using the tokenization of student data
December 18, 2025

Enabling Career Pathways Without Compromising Student Privacy

A Case Study of a Large US School District, Coursera and SchoolDay One of the top ten school 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 […]

Case Study•Data Privacy

Boston Public Schools
December 17, 2025

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•Data Governance

calfornia streaming case study
December 15, 2025

Case Study: California Streaming – A Showcase for a Zero-Trust EdTech Ecosystem

Introduction California Streaming, powered by CCETC, Monarch Solutions, BoClips, and SchoolDay, is redefining how educational apps can operate without exposing students’ Personally Identifiable Information (PII). By leveraging tokenization, California Streaming demonstrates that data privacy and usability can coexist, setting a model for how content providers, vendors, and districts can collaborate safely. This case study explores […]

Case Study•Data Privacy

data governance in k-12
December 10, 2025

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 […]

Data Privacy

Interoperability in K-12 schools
November 17, 2025

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 […]

App Integration•Data Privacy

secure student data exchange
November 10, 2025

Secure Student Data Exchange in K–12 Education

SchoolDay empowers districts to achieve secure, compliant data exchange across all systems with secure student data exchange that doesn't use PII.

App Integration•Data Privacy

cyber hygiene in k-12
October 16, 2025

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 […]

Cybersecurity•Data Privacy

cybersecurity awareness month banner that says third-party risks, protect your K-12 school with a blue cube with a padlock and a blue bar with white writing that says Do you know who has your data
October 2, 2025

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 […]

Cybersecurity

How Ecosystem Orchestration Transforms K-12 Student Data Privacy
September 9, 2025

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 […]

Cybersecurity•Data Privacy

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