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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

5 concerns students now have about AI

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Students worry they'll be accused of cheating while teachers say they aren't receiving enough PD, new research finds
Leadership

5 ways to improve behavioral threat assessments

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Poorly implemented systems may be putting your most vulnerable students at risk, new research suggests. Here's some advice.
Leadership

How these 3 states are fighting chronic absenteeism

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Nationwide, chronic absenteeism sits at about 23%. These states can serve as models for superintendents tasked with boosting attendance.
Artificial Intelligence

Not all AI is geared for supporting mental health

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District leaders must vet purpose-built AI solutions that aim to meet whatever gaps exist in their schools—including student mental health.
Leadership

How this superintendent is breaking barriers with fewer resources

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New York State's Superintendent of the Year Jennifer Gaffney is boosting mental health support despite her district's limited capacity.
Policy & Governance

How the government shutdown is now disrupting public education

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Long-time educators like NEA President Becky Pringle say "kids can't learn if they're hungry," citing concerns about the potential expiration of SNAP benefits.
Higher ed

A college degree is an afterthought among high schoolers

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Meanwhile, the majority of adults agree that higher education is headed in the wrong direction, new research confirms.
Leadership

The different ways leaders are handling declining enrollment

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Alabama leaders hope the expansion of its "Don't Say Gay" law will appeal to frustrated parents looking for alternative schooling options.
Artificial Intelligence

The non-instructional ways schools are using AI

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Tech leaders are focused on using AI for more than just instruction. The legality of implementing AI remains a challenge.
Academics

Texas announces state takeover of Fort Worth ISD

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Texas Education Agency cites repeated campus failures in replacing district's school board even though the number of F-rated schools had dropped.
Leadership

These 43 principals exemplify resilient leadership

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October is National Principals Month, and these 43 principals are being recognized as 2025's National Distinguished Principals.
Education Technology

Why cell phone bans are worth the pushback

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Once schools get past the initial spike in disciplinary referrals, leaders will see improvements in test scores, new research confirms.
Federal

McMahon: Shutdown shows Education Department is irrelevant

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Amid educators' concerns about how the government shutdown is impacting K12 schools, the Trump administration says schools don't need the Department of Education.
Artificial Intelligence

How to use AI to support learning differences

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For starters, it's a good idea to utilize AI platforms that existed before the AI surge in 2022, says one expert.
Leadership

4 ways to improve the work-life balance for teachers

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Female teachers, specifically, spend on average 10 more hours than males caring for family outside of work. Here's some advice for leaders.
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