Analytics

Michigan’s cloud-based system, now in implementation, aims to integrate and refine data from across districts to provide deeper insights into student performance. A small-scale deployment is expected this month.

Facing tighter budgets and lower yields, many colleges and universities are investing in predictive modeling to target scholarships, forecast enrollment and adapt quickly to policy changes.

Experts say that data generated by sail drones has been essential in the past for forecasting dangerous storms, but federal funding changes mean this program now faces cancellation.

They join 15 municipalities from around the world, chosen to join the organization’s 10-month City Data Alliance program to strengthen digital infrastructure, help steer AI implementation and boost collaboration.

As the Americans with Disabilities Act turns 35 this month, states are conducting surveys to better understand the experiences of people with disabilities as well as the size and makeup of their disability populations.

What began as a family project is now a fledgling business designed to help public-sector agencies get the most from their digital presence. The creator of the tool talks about what’s happening.

Ken Pfeil is exiting his role as Virginia’s chief data officer after three years in place. During that time, he helped establish the state’s Office of Data Governance and Analytics and launch the Commonwealth Data Trust.

Plus, a study explores the digital divide for tribal households in Michigan, a report indicates that better broadband data can improve deployment efforts, states are advancing with the BEAD program, and more.

As extreme weather like Tropical Storm Barry — which contributed to the devastating flooding in Texas — becomes more frequent, satellite data contributes to giving forecasters the most accurate info.

The capacity of learning analytics platforms to collect troves of student data makes them both institutional necessities and liabilities. A handful of best practices can help colleges and universities keep them secure.

The data tool and interface, which was built in-house to flag crime and misuse, has saved the state millions and ensures benefits go to those in need. Created with federal funding, it recently earned a governor’s award.

First launched in March 2024, the cloud-based portal is a key part of the state’s effort to implement Proposal 1, which requires elected officials to file annual financial disclosure reports.

The city of more than 100,000 is vying for a digital innovation grant for a project involving the use of artificial intelligence to modernize the permitting process. Work would begin in September if it receives the funding.

The university approved a five-year contract with EAB Navigate360 and Edify to use various data points to find at-risk students, such as whether they log into their online courses, use library resources or pay tuition on time.

After testing 15 different messages designed to spur teacher engagement with software tools, researchers found that students of teachers who received them completed about 2 percent more math units.

A report released Wednesday reveals insight from government leaders about their data and AI programs. It finds that the demand for the technologies is high, but actual implementation levels are lower.

The St. Mary’s Food Bank is using GIS technology to get food to communities, an initiative that plays an increasingly important role as the federal government explores funding changes to benefits programs.

Arizona's CIO, CISO and chief data officer are spearheading a statewide data strategy. They're building a foundation of secure, well-governed data, crucial for the responsible and effective implementation of AI across state services.