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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.

Superintendent turnover reaches record high in 2025

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Meanwhile, more females make up the superintendency than ever before, according to new research. Although, it varies by region.
Artificial Intelligence

We’re past the AI ‘hype,’ and that’s a good thing

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AI is best implemented from a place of encouragement. Here how three leaders are getting their teams to embrace the technology.
Artificial Intelligence

Why this tech director encourages AI use in her district

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Jamie Haug moves past the "noise" about cheating to show how AI can fit into various aspects of K12 education.
Artificial Intelligence

How to build a future-ready district with AI

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If you're on the fence about AI, this superintendent recommends starting small with a team of teachers, IT staff, curriculum leaders and principals to vet new tools.
Federal

‘For the record,’ ICE does not raid schools

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Meanwhile, reports suggest leaders are prioritizing students of immigrant parents who remain fearful of sending their child to school.
Federal

Leaders react to ‘historic’ declines in Nation’s Report Card

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Some experts are calling for reading instruction reform, while others argue that public schools are failing their most basic task.
Academics

Here is the size of the latest Nation’s Report Card decline

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The first results since the pandemic reveal continuously sliding reading, science and math scores for students entering and exiting high school.
Leadership

The real reasons public schools are enrolling fewer students

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

Superintendents and teachers can’t agree on this one issue

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

How a superintendent can see the tech perspective

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

Expert cautions against school shooting ‘tunnel vision’

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

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

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

How to start the year off strong with new tech

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

Worried about cheating? Research finds new risks posed by AI

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

Why these 12 states are most vulnerable to funding cuts

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