Coding (B)Rules! Understanding the Importance of Business Rules with Kayla Bollinger

INsite, a consortium founded at the Indiana University School of Education, joined EA in July 2024. INsite's podcast, DatabasED, distills the complexities of data processes and analysis into terms and concepts that educators are familiar with and connect with their day-to-day practice.In the latest episode of the DatabasED podcast, co-hosts Molly Stewart (Director of Research & Analytics Services) and Rosh Dhanawade (Vice President of Interoperability Solutions) chat with Kayla Bollinger, a Senior Research Analyst at Education Analytics, to explore the hidden power of business rules in education data analysis. From defining what qualifies as "continuously enrolled" to choosing the right test score, Kayla breaks down how these often-invisible choices shape meaningful insights. We also dive into documentation practices, the impact of shifting policies, and the balance between data access and risk—especially in an era of AI and self-service analytics.Check out previous episodes of the podcast on Spotify, and if you want to listen to episodes on YouTube, here's the link: https://youtu.be/Apg9OEPUAjY