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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

Research: Teachers now outpace students in AI use

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As artificial intelligence gains traction in K12, adoption and attitudes toward the technology have steadily improved, a new survey confirms.

6 reasons districts are losing students to private schools

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While the pandemic-driven surge in private school enrollment has slowed, interest among parents remains high. Public schools may be experiencing its effects.
Federal

Career prep now starts in 5th grade, feds say

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The Trump Administration is prioritizing workforce development in schools to fill jobs in high-demand areas.
Teaching & Learning

Predictions: 5 ways schools will change this new year

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Pushback against artificial intelligence will cease and leaders will double down on safety, K12 thought leaders forecast.

Why 98% of districts are modernizing transportation

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Ninety-eight percent of school districts are actively modernizing transportation to strategically address safety, equity and chronic absenteeism.
Cybersecurity

These cybersecurity threats will shape the upcoming school year

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K12 schools should brace for the continued cybersecurity threats and the rise of highly sophisticated methods of attack, one expert predicts.
College & Career Readiness

Colleges must show they don’t consider race in admissions

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Colleges and universities must provide admissions data to show they are prioritizing test scores and academic achievements.
Leadership

Few schools are closing now. Enrollment might change that

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By 2031, public school enrollment will decline by 5.5%, new estimates project. Here's how to plan for fewer students and building closures.
Teaching & Learning

4 ways to free up teachers’ time and improve instruction

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District leaders must recognize the time constraints that keep teachers from their most important responsibility: providing high-quality instruction.
Learning loss

4 ways to close reading gaps for middle schoolers

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Today's eighth-graders need close to a full academic year of additional instruction to catch up to their pre-pandemic peers in reading.
Artificial Intelligence

New guidance outlines how to use grant funds for AI

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New federal guidance shows schools how to use formula and discretionary grant funds to improve academic outcomes through AI.
Artificial Intelligence

9 ways AI is shaping school communications

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AI is saving K12 communicators' time by crafting social media posts, generating newsletter content and managing other tasks.
Education Technology

The top 5 challenges educators experience in 2025

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According to more than 2,500 teachers, administrators and leaders nationwide, promoting school attendance is their greatest challenge in 2025, new research asserts. Here's what else is on their mind.
Federal

Superintendents hope for more certainty about federal funds

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As the U.S. Department of Education shrinks in size and scope, superintendents fear the ripple effects, including lost partnerships and resources.
Teaching & Learning

Teachers say they’re better off in 2025, but burnout persists

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New research concludes that teachers are better off now than they were in 2024, underscoring the work superintendents are doing to invest in their teaching staff. However, burnout is still an issue.
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