Using Data Analytics to Improve Student Outcomes

Hey #highered leaders - if you're still using static pivot tables to inform strategy, this post is for you ⤵ Take a peak at the below screenshot. This example, which shows two "paired predictors", is just one way you can turn data into action: 📈 ▶ The top right quadrant are “high achievers”. They have a high GPA + high credit earn ratio. These students might simply receive a message of encouragement. ▶ The top left quadrant are “strivers”. They have lower GPAs, but higher credits earned. These students might receive a nudge related to maximizing their use of available academic resources. ▶ The bottom right quadrant are “setbacks”. They have higher overall GPA, likely from good grades in their early coursework, but are earning fewer credits towards graduation requirements in key courses in their major. These students should probably receive messaging about the need for high-touch interaction with their advisors to stay on track and not lose their early momentum. ▶ The students in the bottom left quadrant are in "survival mode”. They are below average in both areas. These students are probably due for some real human-to-human conversation to better understand their needs. They may need in-depth intervention, with accompanied supports for finding the most successful path towards goals that match the students’ strengths and interests. You may consider nudging and re-nudging them throughout a term. ⤵ There's so many more examples of how Civitas Learning partners are disaggregating data to close equity gaps. If you're curious to learn more, let's connect 💌 #studentsuccessanalytics

This new Stanford study might change how we think about AI in education. Everyone’s talking about AI that writes lessons. But what about AI that understands students? The study, from Stanford University and Carnegie Learning, found that just 2–5 hours of student interaction with an edtech tool can predict end-of-year test performance with surprising accuracy. In some cases, it matched the predictive power of full-year data or even a formal pre-test. AI’s real value in education might not be content generation (e.g. lesson planning or rubric generation). It might be early prediction—the ability to identify struggling students before any test is given. That’s the bet we’re making at Flint. We’re not just helping teachers generate materials. We’re helping them understand where students are, how they’re progressing, and what to do next. All in real time via an army of AI teaching assistants. The next generation of AI edtech tools will focus on what students need—and when. Full study (and overview) linked in the comments 👇 #ai #edtech #aiedtech #flint

AI: A Clearer Path to Early Intervention and Student Success The U.S. Department of Education’s recent guidance on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) is a welcome and timely signal to the education community: Innovation and equity must go hand in hand. At Navigate360, we share this vision—where AI is used not to replace people, but to empower them. Where data isn't used to label students, but to lift them. For too long, the fragmented nature of school safety, wellness, and behavioral systems has hindered our ability to act early, connect the dots, and intervene before concerns escalate. That’s why Navigate360 has invested in building a unified platform that gives schools and districts comprehensive visibility into early concerning behaviors and other key risk indicators. By responsibly integrating AI into our NavigateOne platform, we help educators: 1. Identify students in need of additional support through predictive analytics that consider academic patterns, behavior trends, attendance, and other risk signals. 2. Connect siloed data points like changes in peer relationships, online activity patterns, or escalating behaviors into a clearer picture of a student’s needs. 3. Equip school staff with alerts, insights, and tools that support timely, compassionate, and effective intervention—without increasing administrative burden. This is not about surveillance. It’s about situational awareness. It’s not about punishment. It’s about prevention and support. The Department’s affirmation that AI-powered tools are allowable under federal formula and discretionary grant programs opens a door for school leaders to pursue solutions that align with their mission to educate and protect every student. It’s also a reminder that any AI initiative must be rooted in transparency, equity, and educator empowerment. We applaud this leadership and are committed to helping schools navigate the path forward—ethically, responsibly, and with the clear goal of ensuring every learner feels safe, seen, and supported. Let’s continue to lead with empathy, act with urgency, and use the best of technology to elevate the best in people. #AI #SchoolSafety #ZeroIncidents #PreventionFirst