news + media / merger
Say “hello” to E3n!
The merger of EMA and ERB has received approval and is expected to be finalized soon—creating a wholly new organization committed to deepening school impact and fostering whole student growth with data-driven insights that serve, develop, and cultivate a community of enrollment and academic leaders.

Merger of EMA and ERB Receives Approval, Paving Way for the Creation of E3n

September 15, 2025

The merger of the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) and Enrollment Management Association (EMA) has received regulatory approval, enabling the creation of E3n, a new organization designed to deliver innovative solutions that anticipate the evolving needs of independent schools, learners, and families. The merger has received formal approval from the New York State Department of Education and the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, and it is expected to be finalized in early 2026. […] read more

Mike Flanagan Named CEO

March 11, 2025

The Enrollment Management Association (EMA) and The Educational Records Bureau (ERB) are excited to announce the selection of Mike Flanagan as the CEO of the new organization that will be formed by their merger.  Mike is a recognized leader in the independent school community and will bring more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit association and educational technology leadership to the new organization.  […] read more

1 + 1 = 3 is around the corner!

December 19, 2024

We are pleased to announce that the ERB and EMA boards have signed an affiliation agreement to make our merger official. This signing followed a unanimous vote by each board to approve the merger this fall. […] read more

Updates on Our Merger and the Search for Our New Organization’s First CEO

October 21, 2024

As ERB and EMA continue our journey toward creating a new organization, we are thrilled to share that the search for our first CEO as a combined entity is officially underway. […] read more

The Enrollment Management Association (EMA) and Educational Records Bureau (ERB) Announce Intent to Merge

September 5, 2024

By bringing together the expertise, data insights, and professional tools of ERB and EMA, the new organization will build an even more vibrant community of champions for transformational student journeys. […] read more

Become a member

An ERB membership unlocks access to our portfolio of assessments and measurement tools to better understand the whole child and enables you to become part of a community of like-minded educators.
Upcoming 360 Access Closure   360 Access will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, August 20 from 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET.
ERB Support Availability for June 2–5  ERB Support will attend an off-site meeting from Monday, June 2, through Thursday, June 5. For support during this time, you may contact us at erbsupport@erblearn.org or log into MyERB to submit a case. We will actively monitor and respond to submitted cases throughout the week; however, response times may be slower than usual.
ERB and EMA are approved to finalize their merger! Meet E3n