Case Study: Louis Riel School Division builds data literacy and faster decision-making with Microsoft Power BI and Dell Technologies Consulting Services

Using data as a flashlight: How the Louis Riel School Division uses Microsoft Power BI to illuminate its path

Louis Riel School Division in Winnipeg, Canada, wanted to become more data-informed by using Microsoft Power BI to turn its large volumes of student, attendance, enrollment, and funding data into useful insights. However, the division needed help fully implementing the platform and building data literacy across its organization so staff and leadership could use data more effectively.

Microsoft Power BI, with support from Dell Technologies Consulting Services, helped LRSD build an in-house analytics capability through hands-on coaching, data modeling, and on-demand problem-solving. The result was faster, more secure, and more democratized access to insights for teachers and senior leaders, improving decision-making on enrollment, staffing, budget allocation, and student support while strengthening protections for student information.

Louis Riel School Division

Marnie Wilson

Data Literacy Coordinator