To celebrate our 10th anniversary, @ProjectUnicorn launched V1 of the State Data Standards Map! Is your State Education Agency marked as Not Reported on the national map? Help us reach all 50 states by Oct! Video: youtu.be/HutkFWM3PmY #K12Data #EdTech #Interoperability

Project Unicorn State Data Standards Map

Project Unicorn is 10 years old! To celebrate this anniversary, we are releasing our new State Data Standards Map. This is a free, interactive resource designed to provide a clear view of how states are engaging with key education technology standards. The State Data Standards Map offers a high-level, at-a-glance resource to better understand the evolving K-12 education technology landscape. Whether you're an educator, policymaker, or solution provider, watch this video to explore the tool.

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Last Call for SSDS! Data drives change, but only if the infrastructure is strong. Help @Project Unicorn identify needs and improve security for students nationwide. Take the 6th Annual SSDS today! www.projectunicorn.org/ssds #SSDS #K12

Disconnected tools = disconnected students. Choose certified, interoperable products and give your teachers the insights they need to succeed. Getting Certified: drive.google.com/file/d/1o_UZ... #BreakTheSilos #Interoperability #EdTechCertification #JoinTheHerd

Applications for the 2026-27 Project Unicorn Emerging Leaders Cohort close in one week! Expand your knowledge, connect with experts, and be part of a nationwide network driving change in digital ecosystems—apply here: www.projectunicorn.org/emerging-lea... #ProjectUnicorn #EmergingLeaders

Emerging Leaders Cohort — Project Unicorn

Designed for education sector leaders from the field, this learning and leadership opportunity brings together early career leaders who are engaged in building a modernized digital ecosystem in their district.

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Charles Randolph from Arlington Career Center credited the Project Unicorn Emerging Leaders Cohort with deepening his understanding of data interoperability and helping him explore innovative ways to create better outcomes for students and educators. #EdTech #DataInEducation

Final Call: The 2026 School System Data Survey closes Friday, July 31! Help shape the national conversation on data privacy, edtech, and interoperability. Take the survey: www.projectunicorn.org/ssds #SSDS #K12

Data drives change, but only if the infrastructure is strong. Help @Project Unicorn identify needs and improve security for students nationwide. Take the 6th Annual SSDS today! www.projectunicorn.org/ssds #SSDS #K12

Let evidence — not marketing — drive your 2026 EdTech budget. The Evidence Report with @Instructure shows what's actually working for students. Read the full Evidence Report: www.instructure.com/landing/2026... #EdTechEvidence #K12Leadership #StudentOutcomes #SmartEdTech

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Explore the 2026 Evidence Report for insights on learning outcomes, edtech effectiveness, and data-driven education strategies.

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On the latest episode of Data Magic, Sara Kloek from SIIA joins Project Unicorn to discuss the critical intersection of cybersecurity, policy, and data governance within K-12 education. Listen: linktr.ee/ProjectUnico... #K12 #AI #Interoperability

Reflecting on his participation in Project Unicorn’s 2025-26 Emerging Leaders Cohort, Micah Miner shared this thought: “When we secure our digital ecosystems, our teachers are empowered, our students are protected, and our entire community thrives.” #Interoperability

AI is only as good as the data that feeds it. Don’t guess your AI readiness—measure it with the 6th Annual School System Data Survey. Get a custom roadmap and a $15 gift card for participating! Take the survey: www.projectunicorn.org/ssds #SSDS #EdTech

The future of education is connected. Build that foundation today with certified, interoperable EdTech that supports students for years to come. Getting Certified: drive.google.com/file/d/1o_UZ... #ConnectedClassroom #EdTechFuture #Interoperability #UnicornStandard

The 2026 School System Data Survey is still LIVE! Help shape the national conversation on data privacy, edtech, and interoperability. ✅ Get a custom data roadmap for your input ✅ Get a $15 gift card for your time Take the 6th annual survey: www.projectunicorn.org/ssds

Interested in scaling data procedures for your school, district or organization? Apply now for the 2026-27 Project Unicorn Emerging Leaders Cohort: www.projectunicorn.org/emerging-lea... #Interoperability #ProjectUnicorn #EmergingLeaders

Emerging Leaders Cohort — Project Unicorn

Designed for education sector leaders from the field, this learning and leadership opportunity brings together early career leaders who are engaged in building a modernized digital ecosystem in their district.

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Are you an early-career data professional hoping to enhance your understanding of interoperability issues and connect with a network of engaged professionals? Apply now for the Project Unicorn 2026-27 Emerging Leaders Cohort: www.projectunicorn.org/emerging-lea... #EducationLeadership

Emerging Leaders Cohort — Project Unicorn

Designed for education sector leaders from the field, this learning and leadership opportunity brings together early career leaders who are engaged in building a modernized digital ecosystem in their district.

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Jessica Paulson, a member of the 2025-26 Project Unicorn Emerging Leaders Cohort, developed a Survey Governance & Legal Review Framework for Equal Opportunity Schools as her micro-capstone project. Great job on enhancing clarity in education data! 🎉 #Leaders #DataInEducation

Data drives change, but only if the infrastructure is strong. Help @Project Unicorn identify needs and improve security for students nationwide. Take the 6th Annual SSDS today! www.projectunicorn.org/ssds #SSDS #K12

1,200+ members strong and growing. 🦄 Join the Project Unicorn community and make your commitment to interoperability official. Sign the Pledge: www.projectunicorn.org/why-sign-the... #JoinTheHerd #ProjectUnicorn #DataForEveryone #InteroperabilityMovement

Why Sign the Pledge? — Project Unicorn

Join a growing community of over 800+ school networks and 300+ edtech vendors who have signed the Project Unicorn Pledge. Join the discussion to connect and collaborate with other signatories and gain direct access to the Project Unicorn team.

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23 days until 2026-27 Project Unicorn Emerging Leading Cohort applications close—apply here: www.projectunicorn.org/emerging-lea... #EducationLeadership #EmergingLeaders

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Excited to welcome 3 new districts to the Project Unicorn School Pledge! They're breaking data silos & prioritizing student privacy. - Natick Public Schools - ONALASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT - Sunnyvale School District Join 800+ networks committed to secure education: projectunicorn.org/schoolpledge .

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2025-26 @projectunicorn.bsky.social Emerging Leader Cohort member Steven Priest from Wyoming Department of Education designed a custom scoring tool that gives tech directors a quick "score" on emerging software. Thanks for leading in the field, Steven! #ProjectUnicorn#DataInEducation

Exciting news! Welcome our June 2026 Project Unicorn EdTech Vendor Pledge signatories! Shoutout to: - Legendary Education Consortium, Inc. - Nelnet - AlphaLync AI Join 300+ vendors and 800+ school networks supporting secure, connected education. Take the pledge: projectunicorn.org/edtechvendor...

A dangerous misconception: As AI grows, rigid data standards matter less. The truth? Without a common language, AI systems face semantic drift and hallucinate. Read our Q2 brief: www.projectunicorn.org/resources/q2... #K12 #AI #Interoperability

Consumer tech wasn't built for classrooms. Learn what it takes for a tool to truly meet the rigor that students and teachers deserve. Read the 2026 Evidence Report: www.instructure.com/landing/2026... #PurposeBuiltEdTech #StudentSafety #K12EdTech #EdTechStandards

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Explore the 2026 Evidence Report for insights on learning outcomes, edtech effectiveness, and data-driven education strategies.

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Available now! ProjectUnicorn’s Q2 Brief is live. Discover how school systems are moving past volume-based procurement to secure a true Return on Instruction (ROI) using purpose-built infrastructure. Read the brief: www.projectunicorn.org/resources/q2... #K12 #AI #Interoperability

Time is running out to join the 2026 Project Unicorn Emerging Leaders Cohort! Collaborate with peers, master K-12 data interoperability, and gain expert mentorship. Submit your application today: www.projectunicorn.org/emerging-lea... #EdTech #DataInteroperability #SystemsLeadership

We’re on a mission to modernize the K-12 digital ecosystem. The SSDS informs policymakers and providers about the real challenges you face every day. Join the movement and shape the future of digital learning. www.projectunicorn.org/ssds #SSDS #EdTech

AI is only as good as the data that feeds it. Don’t guess your AI readiness—measure it with the 6th Annual School System Data Survey. Get a custom roadmap and a $15 gift card for participating! Take the survey: www.projectunicorn.org/ssds #SSDS #EdTech

As AI grows in classrooms, the bar for safety and effectiveness must grow with it. Audit your stack with the Project Unicorn framework. Read our AI for Education standards: www.projectunicorn.org/resources/ai... #AIinEducation #K12AI #EdTechSafety #UnicornStandard

AI for Education: Keys to a Connected, Secure Future — Project Unicorn

Transforming Education Data for Literacy and Improved Student Outcomes for All explores Nebraska’s multi-year effort to make K–12 education data more accessible, actionable, and aligned with the needs of educators and students. Through the Nebraska Education Data Partnership (NEDP) and the state’s

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Siloed data holds schools back. Be the leader who fixes it. Join the 2026 @ProjectUnicorn Emerging Leaders Cohort to learn how to build seamless digital ecosystems for K-12 education. Apply: www.projectunicorn.org/emerging-lea... #DataInteroperability #LeadershipDevelopment #EdTech #Data