Ed-Fi Updates Newsletter
January 12, 2026
 In this newsletter:
All Ed-Fi acronym explanations are available in the Ed-Fi acronyms document.
Ed-Fi Experience Survey
Thank you for your ongoing participation in our Ed-Fi Experience Survey. We received 113 responses from school and district staff across the state. This valuable feedback is helping us meet your needs, inform future planning and monitor growth. Some examples of how the MDE/Ed-Fi team has used your feedback for continuous improvement include:
- Regularly scheduled meetings between MDE/Ed-Fi and SIS vendors
- Added trainings and recorded trainings
- Addition of technical support staff
- Optional 1:1 bookings now offered for individual help sessions
- Canvas cohort for Ed-Fi Certification to increase support with certifying Ed-Fi only for MARSS
- Increased communication with school leaders through listening sessions
View the Ed-Fi Experience Survey results
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Digital Equity Validations Extended
Digital Equity data validations can now be completed until February 1, 2026. You may update and sync data at any time and run validations through this time. Digital Equity data is collected annually for all students in K-12. View the statewide data.
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Save the Date: Introduction to MARSS in Ed-Fi
Join us for a live WebEx session introducing MARSS reporting in Ed-Fi. Two sessions will be offered:
• Tuesday, January 13 | 9:00–10:30 a.m.
• Friday, January 16 | 9:00–10:30 a.m.
Session links and details will be posted on the MDE calendar.
Ed-Fi MARSS User Group Virtual Meetings
Monthly user group meetings along with your SIS vendor are held to support MARSS reporting in Ed-Fi. These virtual sessions provide an opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance. Please refer to the MDE calendar for dates and access links.
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Columns Renamed
Two columns have been renamed in the MCCC Staff Section Course report. "Begin Date" and "End Date" are now "Term Begin Date" and "Term End Date."
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Would you like 1:1 help with an Ed-Fi? Book a Microsoft Teams meeting with Allie! You will have the option to share your screen.
• 15-minute meetings are great for getting quick guidance on an Ed-Fi problem. If you don’t know where to start with your question, choose this! We can always book more time if needed.
• 30-minute meetings are better for more in-depth troubleshooting. If this is needed, please also send an e-mail to ed-fi.mde@state.mn.us with the details. This will ensure we're both prepared and ready to troubleshoot when the meeting starts.
If you have a question about Ed-Fi data and MARSS reports, please book with Kari.
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MDE's Ed-Fi webpage
Ed-Fi technical support email
MDE's calendar of Ed-Fi events
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