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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.
https://districtadministration.com

How to sync success with your school board, part one

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Too often, school board members point their fingers away from themselves, says this school board member. It's time for leadership to point the finger inward and ask, "What can we do better?"

Reasons high school graduation numbers will decline

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By 2041, high school graduation numbers will decrease by 13%, exacerbating the pressures felt by colleges as they brace for an enrollment cliff.

How E-Rate can fill ESSER’s gaps for technology services

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Without pandemic relief, E-Rate, and a new federally funded pilot program for cybersecurity, can help districts sustain critical tech investments.

4 K12 predictions to help you lead effectively in 2025

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Are you prepared to navigate 2025's challenges? Here are some predictions to help guide your list of priorities for the new year.

What does Trump have in mind for K12 education?

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Will the U.S. Department of Education be dismantled? Or does Trump's proposal ring hollow? Tune into this story as we provide updates in the months leading up to his first day in office.

How a school shooting impacted this leader’s approach to safety

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In 2004, former special education teacher Michael Bennett was the victim of a gunshot wound by a student. Twenty years later, he's prioritizing safety as a superintendent.

How this district improved graduation rates by 25 percent–and how you can, too

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The Lansing School District has pioneered an intentional approach to boosting graduation rates. And here's the good news: It's seamlessly replicable.

5 challenges impacting school-home communications—and how to solve them

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Parents want weekly updates from schools on their child's performance. However, you'll be hard-pressed to find a school that does. Here's why.

Reasons high school graduation rates are where they are

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The majority of states had lower graduation rates in 2022 than they did before the pandemic. Here's why.

You may want to borrow this district’s successful smartphone rules

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Many schools are enforcing strict policies that keep students from checking their smartphone throughout the entire school day. This superintendent is doing it a little differently.

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