November is all about becoming a Data Hero, and for K12 leaders, that starts with mastering the art of school budgeting through data. Schools across the U.S. are uncovering savings and improving instruction by analyzing their technology use, reducing app sprawl, and forecasting smarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Denver Public Schools (DPS) is one example. After reviewing usage data, they discovered more than 1,000 apps across their network but found that only 346 were actively used. By leveraging data (including app usage analytics with Lightspeed Insight\u2122<\/a>) to focus on the tools that mattered, they saved over $1 million<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s how they (and other school districts) are using data from Lightspeed Insight to take control of their school budgets, and how you can too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you can save, you need visibility. Many school districts discover that hundreds of paid tools see little to no use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How school districts are doing it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n By tracking app usage with Lightspeed Insight, Fayette County Public Schools in Georgia discovered a $140,000 annual subscription that was barely being used and eliminated it. \u201cThat paid for a lot of other things,\u201d noted Matt Jackson, Coordinator, Digital & Media Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, the district reviews usage data to guide renewals, and is starting to connect usage with student achievement to make sure every dollar spent supports real learning. Learn more about their process in the recent Lightning Chat discussion<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 1: Audit and Align Your App Inventory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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