Overview
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) required a complete overhaul of its school search functionality, improving school discoverability for parents, students, and community members. The previous search system lacked flexibility, intuitive navigation, and content management tools, leading to poor user engagement and outdated school profile information.
IHI developed an AI-powered School Search Explorer, leveraging machine learning-based recommendations, AWS OpenSearch, and a fully integrated CMS, transforming how parents and administrators find and manage school information.
Client
Sector
Project Type
B2C
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Challenge
LAUSD’s outdated school search engine lacked flexibility, real-time updates, and mobile optimization, making it difficult for families to find schools that fit their needs. School profiles were often outdated, and administrators had limited tools to manage or update content.
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Solution
IHI developed an AI-powered School Search Explorer with smart recommendations, advanced filters, and a responsive design. The platform included a CMS for school admins and real-time search powered by AWS OpenSearch for fast, relevant results.
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Outcome
The new system drove higher parent engagement, increased mobile usage, and made school profiles more informative and accessible. Administrators gained better content control, and LAUSD now benefits from actionable insights into search trends.