Who is Dustin Bainbridge?
Dustin Bainbridge is a nationally recognized education technology leader and doctoral candidate at the University of Pennsylvania. With over 20 years of experience designing and scaling innovative software solutions for students and educators, he has dedicated his career to addressing equity gaps and improving student outcomes through the thoughtful integration of technology, data, and human insight.
Dustin is the founder and CEO of Unified Track, an AI-powered platform that helps high school counselors identify and support students at risk of academic disengagement by integrating predictive analytics with school data systems. His work centers on empowering educators with actionable tools to reduce chronic absenteeism, increase college and career readiness, and promote student well-being.
A first-generation college graduate, Dustin holds a Master’s in Education from Harvard University and has previously founded and led multiple successful education ventures. His doctoral research explores how school counselors can use data-informed interventions to reduce absenteeism and strengthen student engagement.
Known for bridging research, policy, and practice, Dustin speaks on topics ranging from student-centered design and school improvement to AI and predictive analytics in K–12 education.”
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What is Unified Track?
Unified Track is an AI-powered student success platform designed to help high school counselors identify and support students at risk of falling off track for graduation or postsecondary goals. By integrating directly with Student Information Systems (SIS), Unified Track centralizes academic, attendance, and behavioral data to deliver real-time insights, predictive analytics, and automated interventions.
Built by educators and technologists, Unified Track empowers school staff to make data-informed decisions, streamline caseload management, and close equity gaps. Counselors can easily monitor credit completion, simulate GPA outcomes, and receive early alerts for students needing support, freeing up time for meaningful, relationship-driven guidance.
With a focus on districts facing high student-to-counselor ratios and accountability pressures, Unified Track offers a scalable, secure, and intuitive platform that aligns with the realities of today’s K, 12 education system.
