Micah Ward

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].

The real reasons public schools are enrolling fewer students

Research also offers solutions for addressing under-enrolled schools aside from closing them altogether.

Superintendents and teachers can’t agree on this one issue

What's the best way to measure student engagement? It depends on who you're asking, new research confirms.

How a superintendent can see the tech perspective

Dr. Barbara Mullen has seen firsthand the challenges that impact IT and believes cross-sector collaboration is the answer.

Expert cautions against school shooting ‘tunnel vision’

School safety expert Kenneth Trump also wants leaders to train teachers to make critical decisions under high stress.

This IT leader wants to share the success of his new microschool

Chief Information Officer Rob Dickson also laid the groundwork for his district's AI policy. You can learn about his achievements at FETC 2026.

How to start the year off strong with new tech

Leaders must learn to work closely with vendors to ensure smooth edtech implementation, says one leader.

Worried about cheating? Research finds new risks posed by AI

Users can quickly find tips on self-harm, suicide planning, disordered eating and substance abuse, research finds.

Why these 12 states are most vulnerable to funding cuts

States with higher levels of high-needs districts that rely heavily on federal funding are likely to be the most impacted, new research suggests.

New K12 funding for AI education is now available

The National Science Foundation seeks to expand resources for artificial intelligence education while preparing students for an AI-driven workforce.

FETC 2026: Change management strategies for IT leaders

The Future of Education Technology Conference has provided opportunities for IT leaders like Amy Jackson to learn from peers who "have put things into action."

A new playbook for conducting active shooter drills

New research offers strategies for preventing harm caused by hyper-realistic, poorly planned active shooter drills.

Americans support private schooling—and the Education Department

Despite parents' preference for private school, many disapprove of the Trump Administration's push to close the Department of Education.

5 Northern Virginia districts at ‘high-risk’ for violating Title IX

All federal funding moving forward will be done by reimbursement only, including formula funding, discretionary grants and impact aid grants.

The No. 1 reason chronic absenteeism hasn’t improved

Since COVID, schools have urged families to take the mildest of symptoms seriously, exacerbating attendance issues, new research shows.

The latest look at troubling teacher shortages in 2025

A new report finds U.S. teacher shortages worsening for the second consecutive year, with states increasingly relying on emergency hires and even international recruitment.