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Micah Ward

Micah Ward is a District Administration staff writer. He recently earned his master’s degree in Journalism at the University of Alabama. He spent his time during graduate school working on his master’s thesis. He’s also a self-taught guitarist who loves playing folk-style music.
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Teachers win reimbursement of nearly $1 million in sick days used during pandemic

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The American Federation of Teachers Local 481 in Newark filed a grievance in October 2021 after being forced to take sick days for not only being exposed to COVID-19 but also to stay home and care for loved ones even though the teachers themselves were not personally infected.

For cybercriminals, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year

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While your school is on holiday break, criminal actors see it as an open invitation to compromise valuable and confidential student data.

The not-so-cinematic theaters at FETC that you do not want to miss

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FETC 2023 will feature six "must-attend" theaters designed to designed to inspire and inform attendees on the latest education innovations.

Which states are being hit the hardest by teacher shortages right now?

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Some states are better off when it comes to teacher shortages. But which states are suffering the most? According to a recent analysis, Florida has the fewest teachers compared to the state's population.

How you can learn to lead a staff that’s facing burnout

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In January 2023, the Future of Education Technology® Conference will host several sessions and workshops designed to give both educators and leaders the knowledge to have happier lives and careers.

How well does each state teach financial education? Tennessee tops the list

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A new report ranks states on how well they provide financial education, including those that don't require financial literacy courses.

How to put your school on the map using social media

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TikTok, Twitter, Instagram—the list of platforms can be intimidating. FETC 2023 can help guide leaders in creating a robust social media presence for their schools.

Leadership Series: This principal now serves the school that raised him

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Dr. Johnnie Marshall was an observer and student teacher in the school's first years of existence. Now, he's giving back through leadership.

How AI can be the tool that helps keep students’ eyes on their textbooks

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The technology literally brings learning to life as it converts the words in a textbook into dynamic visual demonstrations.

More colleges are doing away with test requirements for good

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At least 1,835 U.S. colleges have implemented test-free or test-optional admissions in the hopes of developing a more diverse pool of applicants, although student access to high school AP or IB courses will remain a factor in their acceptance.

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