Alcino Donadel

Alcino Donadel is reporter at District Administration and editor at University Business covering higher education, dual enrollment, and career readiness since 2023. He is a first-generation journalism graduate from the University of Florida with triple citizenship from the U.S., Ecuador, and Brazil. Find Alcino on LinkedIn or email him at [email protected].

Pipeline needed: Every metro area now faces a workforce shortage

Just 15% of workers without a bachelor's degree are earning premium salaries, according to new research from Georgetown University.

How Trump’s latest tax threat could hurt private school finances

Even schools that follow costly compliance measures may see a downturn in donations under a proposed regulation by the IRS and Treasury.

What Canvas learned from a massive cyberattack

The cyberattack that rocked Canvas last spring offered a stark lesson for K12: Districts must move faster on several fronts to stay ahead of emerging threats.

Dual enrollment: How to enhance results for underserved students

Elma School District in rural Washington tripled its four-year college-going rate in just three years after partnering with this out-of-state university.

The most pressing state education initiatives right now

Workforce development has become the driving force behind some of the nation's most significant education reforms. One major federal initiative beginning July 1 is accelerating the trend.

Can microcredentials drive new demand for higher ed?

A growing number of students—and employers—believe microcredentials will build a better workforce.

AI is breaking the entry-level job ladder. Are colleges ready?

New surveys show graduates are unprepared to use AI professionally and fear entry-level jobs will be replaced. Employers are confirming their anxieties.

Here are states’ 3 highest priorities in developing AI policy

States are confronting AI’s potential downsides, particularly its implications for jobs, data privacy and student well-being.

Earlier launch, policy shifts fuel historic FAFSA rebound

The class of 2026 has set a FAFSA completion record weeks ahead of schedule, marking a decisive recovery from the simplified form's initial rollout.

Colleges, K12 are pioneering new models to address workforce needs

The line between high school, college and the workplace is blurring as educators respond to growing pressure to deliver job-ready graduates.

Why this university turned to a proven K12 veteran for its next chapter

President Sarah Wisdom says her experience overseeing K12 budgets, staffing and student outcomes offers a rare but timely perspective for a small college.

Why three-year bachelor’s degrees are poised for more growth

Reduced-credit degrees have gained more traction in 2026 thanks to revised state regulations and continued guidance from accreditors.

Ransomware data breaches soar in the U.S., affecting K12 and higher ed privacy

Of the 250 ransomware attacks on K12 and higher education across the globe. more than half occurred in the U.S.

2 changes in college enrollment that should shake your perspective

Institutions that ignore today's trends will be stuck fighting over a flattening population of traditionally aged students, a report from Education Dynamics warns.

Here are 7 education priorities fresh on the mind of governors in 2026

Cell phone bans, AI safety and workforce pipelines are just a few themes shared by governors in their State-of-the-State addresses this year.