Imagine how powerful it would be if all of the various systems and applications used by K-12 school systems could easily “talk” to each other and share information, with data flowing seamlessly from one application to another. Schools could realize huge operational efficiencies. More importantly, teachers and administrators would have clearer insight into each student’s needs. This white paper explains why this level of interoperability is important and what it will take for K-12 school districts to reach this goal.