Empowering educators with data-driven insights
How NRI helped Kimberly Area School District unlock the potential of data-driven education by implementing a data visualization and reporting platform that integrates student performance data.
Business situation
The Kimberly Area School District (KASD) in northeastern Wisconsin, serving over 5,100 students across nine schools, faced a significant challenge in maximizing educational outcomes due to data overload. Despite having vast amounts of student data from multiple standardized tests, educators struggled to integrate this information effectively into their teaching strategies.
The data, disconnected from the district’s student information system, required excessive manual processing, making timely and informed interventions nearly impossible. To improve educational outcomes, KASD needed a modern approach that could streamline data analysis and enhance decision-making processes.
Considerations
Integrate a solution that consolidates data from multiple sources to provide a unified view of student performance.
Ensure the platform is visually interactive and easy for educators to navigate and use effectively.
Develop a system that reduces manual processing and allows for timely, data-driven interventions.
Our solution
NRI leveraged its expertise as a Managed Microsoft Gold Partner and Azure Expert Managed Services Provider to implement CoreScholar, a powerful data visualization and reporting platform built on Microsoft SQL Server and Power BI technologies.
The solution simplified complex data analysis by consolidating demographic, attendance, and academic performance data, allowing educators to track student progress across grade levels with ease. By automating manual processes, CoreScholar empowered teachers to make timely, informed decisions that improve student outcomes.
Capabilities applied
Data Foundations & Architecture
Advanced Analytics
Technology Strategy & Consulting
Technologies utilized
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft Power BI
Azure Platform Services
Results
The implementation of CoreScholar revolutionized how KASD manages and utilizes educational data. The solution impacted over 10,000 current and former students, giving educators the ability to assess and respond to student needs swiftly and effectively.
Administrators, teachers, and parents gained access to comprehensive analytics, facilitating more informed discussions and strategic planning. The system’s flexibility ensures that KASD can adapt to future technological advancements, positioning the district at the forefront of educational innovation.