New API Access Enables Management of Student Data and Attendance Records

The May 2025 LEA Data Meeting held in Utah focused on significant updates regarding access to student data and API management. The meeting highlighted the introduction of a new system that allows educators to manage their own tokens and secrets related to the back student backpack API. This development is expected to enhance the way schools interact with student data.

Key discussions included the availability of real student assessment data, which is now accessible alongside student demographic information. The meeting emphasized that this data can be utilized through newly established API endpoints, which also include summative attendance information.

These advancements are crucial for educators and administrators as they aim to improve data management and enhance educational outcomes. The meeting concluded with a call for participants to familiarize themselves with the new tools and resources available to them. Overall, these updates represent a significant step forward in data accessibility for Utah's educational institutions.