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Micah Ward

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Micah Ward is the editor at District Administration. For more than four years, he's covered artificial intelligence, edtech and district leadership. He holds a master's degree in Journalism from the University of Alabama. Find Micah Ward on LinkedIn or email him at [email protected].
Artificial Intelligence

This principal doesn’t want kids replacing their brains with AI

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It's called the 80/20, 20/80 rule. Its purpose: to ensure students learn with AI rather than use it for "cognitive offloading."
Federal

Why hiring teachers abroad may no longer be an option for schools

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The federal government now requires employers to pay an additional $100,000 to hire talent through H-1B visas. Many schools will struggle to fill teacher vacancies, says one expert.
Education Technology

4 ways to ensure digital accessibility isn’t an issue

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New research suggests that only a fraction of districts are complying with federal digital accessibility standards.
DALI

Introducing District Administration’s 2026 award winners

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Dr. Jeff Horton was recognized as District Administration’s 2026's Superintendent of the Year and Dr. Carmen Balgobin has been named District Administration's 2026 Woman of the Year.
Federal

Principals are warning of the new impacts of ICE raids

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Immigration enforcement is taking a toll on attendance and student well-being, according to hundreds of principals. Here's what new research says about the issue.
Artificial Intelligence

Computer science education can’t exclude AI, research warns

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State leaders lack understanding that AI education must be paired with computer science, new research attests. These states are ahead of the curve.
Leadership

This principal has 3 tips for creating student leaders

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At this school, students eagerly show up at 7 a.m. on Fridays to meet with the principal to discuss top-of-mind issues. Here's how you can build a student body with similar leadership aspirations.
School Board Policy

School boards: These topics were high priority in 2025

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Federal policy and AI drew a lot more attention than typical local issues in school board meetings nationwide. Here's what other topics are top-of-mind.
Artificial Intelligence

From hype to integration: Become an AI expert at FETC 2026

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Walk away from these two summits with strategies for AI implementation, policy, training and more at FETC 2026.
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity preparedness remains uneven, expert warns

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District leaders understand that cybersecurity is a prominent issue. Yet, most schools are underprepared for reasons out of their control, according to one expert.
Federal

Shrinking Education Department sparks controversy

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Lawmakers are calling for Linda McMahon's resignation and superintendents are concerned about the consistency of federal support for students.
Leadership

The top 5 areas where superintendents want to grow

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Leaders report that state and federal bureaucracies are inhibiting their ability to accomplish their work, new research confirms.
Artificial Intelligence

Year in review: Our top stories of 2025

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We bring to you the five most popular articles of 2025, allowing you to reconnect with the stories that inspired superintendents' decision-making amid one of the most tumultuous years for public education.
Artificial Intelligence

Here is what early AI adopters are learning

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Not every district has written AI guidance. But many can share innovative strategies to get the most out of the technology.
Education Technology

How AI will create new K12 opportunities in 2026

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In 2026, we'll see everything from increased superintendent vacancies to new, innovative student support strategies.
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