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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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‘TGIF Time-saver’: How might Kamala Harris approach K12 education?

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Harris has been a proponent of increases to Title I and pay raises for teachers. What else might be in store?

No Wi-Fi? How to keep students online at home

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Students will soon be able to check out Wi-Fi hotspots at their school library through a new E-Rate-funded program.

These states are home to 2024’s best school systems

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For the second year in a row, these two states boast the best school systems in the country based on these criteria.

TGIF Time-saver: A newcomer enters the edtech arena

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A former OpenAI, Tesla engineer is launching an AI-integrated education platform called Eureka Labs. Here's what it'll offer.

ACT slim down: A look at the big changes the test is making

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The newly shortened exam is designed to provide greater flexibility for students, who now face fewer questions and can choose whether to complete the science section.

Ransomware recovery costs have more than doubled for K12

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Although the number of ransomware attacks against education has been declining, cleanup has only gotten more expensive.

Why K12 lags behind higher ed in AI adoption

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College students are more likely to report receiving guidance about how to use the technology. High schoolers, not so much.

Summer school requires a new approach. Here’s one that works

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A passionate mentor is often contagious. It's the reason why many educators are in the profession to begin with. This organization uses it to create engaged classrooms.

Starting teacher salaries weren’t competitive. This superintendent changed that

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Nearly two years ago, starting salaries for teachers in South Carolina's Beaufort County was $37,500. Now, it's nearly 20 grand higher.

TGIF Timesaver: 3 ways to improve your summer planning for 2024-25

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If your district has met its limit addressing pandemic-related issues, you might benefit from learning from these two districts.

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