Modern platforms improve how Minnesotans access education and workforce data

This initiative modernizes the public and private reporting platforms for the Statewide Longitudinal Education Data System (SLEDS) and the Early Childhood Longitudinal Data System (ECLDS) to ensure reliable, secure, and sustainable access to critical education and workforce data. By replacing aging technology components with modern, widely supported solutions, the project strengthens long-term service delivery for policymakers, researchers, educators, and the public.

For public users, the transition is seamless. Reports remain familiar and accessible, with no visible disruption, while benefiting from a more stable and secure technical foundation behind the scenes. This ensures continued trust in the availability and integrity of data that informs education, workforce, and policy decisions across Minnesota.

For authorized users of private reports, the move to a modern analytics platform provides a more secure, consistent, and user-friendly experience. Integration with LoginMN.gov strengthens identity management and data protection, while modern reporting tools improve performance, reliability, and analytical capability.

For system owners and partner agencies, the modernization significantly reduces operational risk by eliminating dependence on outdated software and hard-to-replace specialized expertise. The new architecture enables broader support from readily available MNIT development resources, improving responsiveness, resilience, and continuity of service over time.

Customers and users benefit through:

• Reliable, uninterrupted access to trusted public reports with no change to the user experience.
• Improved security and privacy protections for sensitive private data.
• More sustainable and supportable systems, reducing risk of service disruption.
• Modern analytics capabilities that support better insight and decision-making.
• Stronger long-term stability, ensuring these critical data systems continue to serve Minnesota’s education and workforce communities.

Success means modernizing SLEDS and ECLDS reporting onto a low-risk platform that maintains user continuity, strengthens security, and ensures long-term reliability, scalability, and supportability.