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Micah Ward

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Micah Ward is a District Administration staff writer. He recently earned his master’s degree in Journalism at the University of Alabama. He spent his time during graduate school working on his master’s thesis. He’s also a self-taught guitarist who loves playing folk-style music.
College & Career Readiness

4 big reasons micro-credentials are off to a slow start

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Interest in micro-credentials is high in K12 as leaders look for fresh ways to prepare students for post-graduation success.
Finance

ESSER withdrawals force mass layoffs in schools

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As predicted by one K12 finance expert, school districts are laying off hundreds of staff members to account for the end of ESSER funding.
Artificial Intelligence

Here’s one innovative idea to stop cheating with AI

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"Exclusively give students access during the school day," says Superintendent Anthony Godfrey at the Jordan School District, an award-winning community known for its cutting-edge technology use.
Federal

Judge blocks Trump from shutting down Department of Education

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Federal judge's injunction requires reinstatement of fired employees, citing "irreparable harm" and financial uncertainty.
Leadership

More federal investigations pile up against school districts

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The Department of Education has launched investigations of several school districts and state education departments. Each case shines a light on what exactly the federal agency is looking for and how you can avoid conflict.
Leadership

Meet 2025’s Principal of the Year finalists

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This year's finalists for the 2025-26 National Principal of the Year award all have one thing in common: a proven strategy to improve student outcomes.
Federal

3 ways the Education Department will prioritize discretionary grants

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Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Tuesday announced she will prioritize three issues: evidence-based literacy, expanding school choice and returning education to the states.
FETC

7 reasons edtech leaders are worried about E-Rate’s future

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Legal battle over key edtech funding stream leads concerns of tech leaders surveyed about the state of K12 IT leadership.
Leadership

This research shows the full scope of superintendent turnover

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In the last five years, the number of superintendents who have been fired or terminated without review has risen slightly. Fortunately, more superintendents are choosing to keep their jobs.
Federal

Linda McMahon: Shutting down the Department won’t end K12 education

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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to education, but it's handled best when power is given closest to the states, said U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
Finance

The 10 best—and worst—states for teacher salaries

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The average teacher salary hovers aroudn $72,000. Yet, teachers still make 5% less than they did 10 years ago when adjusted for inflation.
Federal

House Republicans want $5 billion for private school vouchers

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It's part of an ongoing effort by President Donald Trump to expand school choice opportunities and give families more control over where and how their children are taught.
College & Career Readiness

Why these CEOs want states to require computer science in high school

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Did you know that taking one high school computer science class could boost students' future wages by 8%? That's why more than 200 CEOs are calling for new requirements.
Education Technology

The only guide you need for collecting school-issued tech

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The process of collecting school-issued tech doesn't start in the spring, but on day one of the school year, says one expert. Here's why.
Leadership

States must now define and label ‘persistently dangerous’ schools

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The Department of Education wants state leaders to define what makes a school "persistently dangerous," enforcing a law that has long been underused by schools and their families to expand school choice options for parents.
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