--- title: Education Data Blog (2) description: Help us to advance a vision for a modern, streamlined, and highly-informed education data ecosystem (2) --- [![AEM Blue](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM_Corp_February2018_Theme%20/Images/98ebac2e-d85d-11e6-bb14-0242ac110005.AEM-Logo-Color-regular_image.png)](https://www.aemcorp.com/market-education) # AEM EDUCATION DATA SERVICES # BLOG [![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/Cartoon-hands-on-charts-1.jpg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/how-to-engage-with-data-standards-bodies) # [Tips to Engage with Data Standards Bodies](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/how-to-engage-with-data-standards-bodies) In our previous posts we looked at what it means to [standardize](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/better-education-insights-tomorrow-require-data-standards-today) and how to determine [you’re ready for standardization](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/how-to-determine-if-youre-ready-for-data-standardization). In this final installment, we address how and when to engage with standards bodies. --- [ Read More ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow.svg) ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow%20-%20hover.svg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/how-to-engage-with-data-standards-bodies) [![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/technology%20students%20group%20in%20com.jpg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/how-to-determine-if-youre-ready-for-data-standardization) # [Check If You Are Ready for Data Standardization](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/how-to-determine-if-youre-ready-for-data-standardization) You gather data from each school, but nothing seems to match up. Sure, you asked for the same information from everyone, but without standardized definitions for the information, they each interpreted your request differently. Now, you have your hands full with disparate data that requires more work for you to understand and that could compromise your research. --- [ Read More ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow.svg) ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow%20-%20hover.svg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/how-to-determine-if-youre-ready-for-data-standardization) [![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/Empty%20classroom%20with%20empty%20chair.jpg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/better-education-insights-tomorrow-require-data-standards-today) # [Why Better Education Insights Require Data Standards](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/better-education-insights-tomorrow-require-data-standards-today) Responses to COVID-19 have brought about wholesale changes to learning environments that were previously limited to pockets of innovative schools across the country. Schools and districts are implementing virtual education at unprecedented scale via teleconferencing applications and online curriculum resources. --- [ Read More ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow.svg) ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow%20-%20hover.svg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/better-education-insights-tomorrow-require-data-standards-today) [![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/Data%20Integration%20on%20Blueprint%20of.jpg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/the-added-value-of-integrated-data) # [Here's the Added Value of Integrated Data](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/the-added-value-of-integrated-data) Data management professionals recommend integrating siloed data to create a comprehensive dataset that brings enhanced value. --- [ Read More ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow.svg) ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow%20-%20hover.svg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/the-added-value-of-integrated-data) [![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/Aerial%20View%20of%20Young%20Business%20Friends%20Discussing%20the%20Project%20at%20the%20Worktable..jpeg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/tackling-turnover-be-prepared-with-data-process-documentation) # [Prepare for Turnover with Data Process Documentation](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/tackling-turnover-be-prepared-with-data-process-documentation) **It’s Friday afternoon and your best data analyst just walked into your office and resigned. She’s leaving in two weeks. What do you do next?** --- [ Read More ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow.svg) ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow%20-%20hover.svg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/tackling-turnover-be-prepared-with-data-process-documentation) [![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/Team%20of%20photo%20editors%20having%20bra.jpg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/why-engage-data-users-3-ways-to-spark-meaningful-involvement) # [Use These Three Tips to Engage Data Users](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/why-engage-data-users-3-ways-to-spark-meaningful-involvement) *This article was co-authored by [Kathy Gosa](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/our-experts/kathy-gosa).* --- [ Read More ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow.svg) ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow%20-%20hover.svg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/why-engage-data-users-3-ways-to-spark-meaningful-involvement) [![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Close%20up%20image%20of%20pencil%20sketch%20with%20business%20ideas%20and%20strategy.jpeg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/9-dos-and-donts-for-great-data-visualizations) # [Follow These 9 Tips for Great Data Visualizations](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/9-dos-and-donts-for-great-data-visualizations) At various different points, student data is collected on such things as attendance, disciplinary issues, assessments scores, and grades. How do we organize this wealth of information into something meaningful? --- [ Read More ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow.svg) ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow%20-%20hover.svg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/9-dos-and-donts-for-great-data-visualizations) [![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/happy%20children%20group%20%20in%20school%20classrom%20taking%20notes%20and%20learning%20biology%20and%20anatomy%20lessons%20with%20teacher.jpeg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/ceds-not-just-another-education-acronym) # [CEDS: Not Just Another Education Acronym](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/ceds-not-just-another-education-acronym) Picture this moment in world history. The year is 1200 B.C. Nations are independent of one another. Each nation has developed its own culture complete with customs, dress, and language. Even though nations exist next to each other, communication between them is difficult. --- [ Read More ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow.svg) ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow%20-%20hover.svg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/ceds-not-just-another-education-acronym) [![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Pretty%20teacher%20talking%20to%20the%20young%20pupils%20in%20classroom%20at%20the%20elementary%20school.jpeg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/what-is-interoperability-anyway-data-standards-improve-educational-outcomes) # [What is Interoperability Anyway? Data Standards Improve Educational Outcomes](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/what-is-interoperability-anyway-data-standards-improve-educational-outcomes) But have you found yourself wondering, what is interoperability anyway? You are not alone. --- [ Read More ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow.svg) ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow%20-%20hover.svg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/what-is-interoperability-anyway-data-standards-improve-educational-outcomes) [![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Intelligent%20group%20of%20young%20school%20children%20all%20raising%20their%20hands%20in%20the%20air%20to%20answer%20a%20question%20posed%20by%20the%20female%20teacher,%20view%20from%20behind.jpeg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/4-focus-areas-to-improve-local-education-data-quality) # [Use These 4 Tips to Improve Local Education Data Quality](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/4-focus-areas-to-improve-local-education-data-quality) Many of the data systems at the local level are designed to support the administration of the day-to-day activities of the schools. While some of that data travels upstream to the state and federal government, for the most part, school staff are focused on what data can tell them about their day-to-day operations and about the instruction of children. --- [ Read More ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow.svg) ![](https://www.aemcorp.com/hubfs/AEM%20Micro%20website/Images/Homepage/right-arrow%20-%20hover.svg) ](https://www.aemcorp.com/educationdata/blog/4-focus-areas-to-improve-local-education-data-quality) ![Property 1=9001](https://www.aemcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Property%201=9001.jpg?width=128&height=55&name=Property%201=9001.jpg)![Property 1=20000-1](https://www.aemcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Property%201=20000-1.jpg?width=128&height=55&name=Property%201=20000-1.jpg)![Property 1=27001](https://www.aemcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Property%201=27001.jpg?width=128&height=55&name=Property%201=27001.jpg)![AEM Corp-CMMI-SVC3-GrayBox](https://www.aemcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Certification%20Logos/AEM%20Corp-CMMI-SVC3-GrayBox.png?width=187&name=AEM%20Corp-CMMI-SVC3-GrayBox.png)![AEM Corp-CMMI-Dev3-GrayBox](https://www.aemcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Certification%20Logos/AEM%20Corp-CMMI-Dev3-GrayBox.png?width=188&name=AEM%20Corp-CMMI-Dev3-GrayBox.png)![Trustmark-Plus_Security_02](https://www.aemcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Trustmark-Plus_Security_02.png?width=128&name=Trustmark-Plus_Security_02.png)![msep-logo-v2-300x249](https://www.aemcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/msep-logo-v2-300x249.webp?width=73&height=61&name=msep-logo-v2-300x249.webp)   ![Aem](https://www.aemcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AEM_Corp_February2018_Theme%20/Images/34c80814-c2eb-11e6-b351-0242ac110003.AEM-Logo-Color.png?width=285&name=34c80814-c2eb-11e6-b351-0242ac110003.AEM-Logo-Color.png) © 2026 AEM Corporation