Inspiring Examples & Future Focus

Michigan offers a compelling case study of infrastructure modernized for security and scalability. The state’s MiCloud initiative, a $31.6 million cloud hosting grant, provides a shared, secure infrastructure to nearly 185 school districts, supported by Microsoft and AWS architects8. Meanwhile, districts expanding their cybersecurity measures are finding success with targeted solutions. For example, Clever, a widely used K-12 digital learning platform, has implemented Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for student accounts, demonstrating how swiftly such measures can reduce account compromises.¹

¹ Lackner, D. (2024, July 12). Enhancing K‑12 cybersecurity: Clever unveils Classroom MFA. Clever. https://www.clever.com/ blog/2024/07/announcing-classroom-mfa

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This Story from the Field is a supplement to the 2025 Project Unicorn State of the Sector Report which analyzes K-12 school system capabilities and infrastructure for leveraging education data. Read the full report.