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Micah Ward

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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.
Federal

Educators react as ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ passes through Senate

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The long-anticipated 'big, beautiful bill' narrowly passed through the Senate on Tuesday, drawing concern from leading education organizations.
Education Technology

New ranking features 40 edtech tools you could be using

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Instructure just released its annual "Edtech Top 40" report, ranking learning management systems and other K12 tools.
Artificial Intelligence

Here’s what makes this district’s AI strategy successful

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Artificial intelligence is a critical solution for improving writing scores in Kentucky’s Henry County Public Schools.
Leadership

More federal investigations pile up against school districts

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The Department of Education has launched investigations of several school districts and state education departments. Each case shines a light on what exactly the federal agency is looking for and how you can avoid conflict.
Policy & Governance

New guidance expands on school choice to help turnaround schools

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The Department of Education wants schools to use federal formula funds to give students in underperforming schools "better options."
Leadership

Teachers share 4 important ways to improve school culture

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Going into 2025-26, teachers remain resilient, collaborative and eager for practical solutions that support educator well-being and school climate. Yet, several pressure points persist.
Student Success

Countering the big impact of poor mental health on academics

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Student mental health results in several negative outcomes, including disruption in classrooms, exhausting budgets and stretching school leaders to their breaking point, a new survey suggests.
Student Success

11 reasons students aren’t applying to college

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College is either far too expensive, too far from home or too "elitist," a new survey suggests. Here are eight more reasons students aren't applying to college.
Recruitment & Retention

How these 3 leaders approach creative staffing

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District Administration spoke with three superintendents who are taking a creative approach to recruit and retain high-quality teachers.
Leadership

How a new wave of vouchers are impacting enrollment

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The nationwide push to expand school choice opportunities forces administrators to confront increasing competition from private schools and homeschoolers.
Tech & Cybersecurity

The majority of parents now support cell phone bans

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Parents are waiting for their district's leadership to take action on cell phones in schools. Here's some advice.
Academics

5 ways to boost family engagement for academic recovery

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Family engagement is a critical strategy for improving a student's academics, but is often misunderstood in policy implementation, argues new research.
Student Success

Students grade their schools a B for these reasons

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Students gave their schools better grades for overall quality and their relationship with teachers, according to new research. 
Student Success

4 ways states can better address chronic absenteeism

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More states are publishing chronic absenteeism data than ever before. Here's how their reporting can improve so schools can take action even quicker.
Academics

Where does your state rank for education quality?

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Nationwide, high school graduation rates are on the rise. However, three key indicators for a new state-by-state education ranking are worsening.
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