In late May 2025, IXL Learning announced its first international acquisition: the purchase of MyTutor, a U.K.-based one-on-one academic support provider (Source: https://marketbrief.edweek.org/strategy-operations/ixl-learning-acquires-its-first-internationally-based-company/2025/05). This strategic move underscores a broader industry trend toward blending powerful data analytics with personalized instruction, especially in K–12 education. As learning ecosystems become increasingly global and...
Leveraging PowerSchool Data for Real-Time Visualization: How I Help Charter Schools Get Insights Quickly
As a seasoned IT and Operations consultant in the charter school space, I specialize in helping organizations unlock the power of their data. One of the tools I frequently work with is PowerSchool, a powerful student information system used by many K-12 schools. My expertise lies in helping schools efficiently...
A Halloween Thriller: Dodgers’ Game 5 Comeback and the Win Probability Rollercoaster
There I was, decked out in Star Trek Lower Decks costume at a Yelp Halloween party, watching Game 5 of the World Series on a massive LEDTV at Funburger in Valencia. It was a classic LA night – costumes everywhere, drinks flowing, and a crowd of Dodgers fans all clinging...