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Ed-Fi Alliance Announces 2026 Premier Partners

The Ed-Fi Alliance recognizes the 2026 Premier Partners: ACT, Education Analytics, EdGraph, Curriculum Associates (i-Ready), Infinite Campus, PowerSchool, and Skyward. These organizations lead the field in helping education systems use data more effectively to drive better student outcomes.

Each Premier Partner is committed to improving data quality and helping education leaders access timely, reliable information to guide decision-making. They bring a track record of implementing the Ed-Fi Data Standard at scale, applying community best practices in real-world settings. Each partner enables solutions that reduce complexity, avoid costly customization, and accelerate time to impact.

Their work reflects a core belief across the Ed-Fi Community: when systems use a shared language, educators get clear, usable information – so they can respond faster and make smarter decisions where it matters most.

“Premier Partners show what’s possible when product teams design with educators in mind and the Ed-Fi Data Standard at the foundation,” said Sean Casey, head of partnerships at the Ed-Fi Alliance. “They’re making it easier for schools and systems to use data in practical, meaningful ways, improving how decisions get made every day, and positioning themselves for product market fit, meaningful returns on their investment, and customer success.”

By aligning to the Ed-Fi Data Standard and collaborating with states, districts, and vendors, these partners are helping build stronger, more connected data systems. Their work puts actionable information in the hands of the people working closest to students every day.

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