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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].
Cybersecurity

The top 3 reasons K12 ransomware attacks succeed in education

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Phishing has become the most reported tactic for attacks. Here are some ways to strengthen your defenses.
Artificial Intelligence

Students now say AI’s potential comes at a price

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AI is being used for more than instruction, including for romantic relationships with the technology, new research suggests.
Artificial Intelligence

Free AI tools this superintendent wants you to use

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Masters guides us through some practical ways of leveraging Google's NotebookLM in ways that are human-centered and research-based to improve academic outcomes.
Federal

Special education takes massive hit in government shutdown

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Hundreds of federal workers who oversee special education services have been laid off, according to multiple reports.
Leadership

Cell phone bans are soaring in popularity, data shows

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A first-of-its-kind study captures the prevalence of public school cell phone bans, and principals are overwhelmingly on board.
School Board Policy

Do we need a change to school board elections?

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New research suggests ideological disconnects between board members and the general public.
Teaching & Learning

Ranking the nation’s best school districts

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Illinois boasts three of the top five school districts in America, according to a new ranking released last week. Here's what makes these districts great.
Leadership

This is what’s fueling teacher burnout

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And here are some proven strategies—apart from hiring more staff—to boost job satisfaction, according to teachers themselves.
Federal

The federal push for charter schools just got more expensive

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A historic $500 million will be awarded over the next five years to support the Trump Administration's push for charter school expansion.
Policy & Governance

Book bans are the new normal in public education

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Florida led the nation with 2,304 instances of book bans last school year, following the passage of multiple laws and pressure from local groups and elected officials.
Education Technology

Digital literacy starts at home—but schools can help

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A new and free curriculum helps schools and parents equip students with safe, effective online habits.
College & Career Readiness

Why networking has become more valuable than a college degree

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One-third of 2025 college graduates are unemployed and actively seeking work. Here's how college leaders can help.
Student Success

A superintendent who sees himself as the ‘shepherd’ of his flock

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La Porte ISD Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson lives by one leadership philosophy: Put the needs of others first.
College & Career Readiness

Why career-connected learning is about more than jobs

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Middle schoolers who participate in career-connected learning are more likely to be engaged at school and feel hopeful.
Leadership

Snapshot: Are superintendents enjoying their jobs?

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Superintendents are reporting lower stress levels in 2025. However, they have mixed feelings about their jobs.
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