Ed-Fi Data Standard
The Ed-Fi Data Standard is an open-source data model and specification for K-12 education data interoperability, developed by the Ed-Fi Alliance. It provides a common vocabulary and structure for exchanging student information, assessments, attendance, and other educational data between disparate systems like student information systems (SIS), learning management systems (LMS), and analytics platforms. This standardization enables seamless data integration and reporting across educational technology applications.
Developers should learn and use the Ed-Fi Data Standard when building or integrating educational software that needs to share data with other K-12 systems, such as for state reporting, personalized learning dashboards, or data warehousing. It is essential for ensuring compliance with interoperability requirements in education technology projects, reducing custom integration efforts, and enabling scalable data analytics in school districts. Use cases include connecting assessment tools to SIS, aggregating data for district-wide analytics, and supporting state education agency mandates.