Shannon Murphy is a freelance writer and contributor for District Administration. She is from Boston, Massachusetts, and graduated from Tufts University in 2026 with a B.A. in English and Science, Technology, and Society.
There were nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools across the United States during the 2025-2026 school year. Texas accounted for about 8,000 bans.
Teachers preferred the pandemic shift to eating in classrooms, which were more peaceful and conducive to community building than chaotic lunchrooms.
Students at schools with affirming policies reported higher GPAs and levels of school belonging. Students who face misgendering or harassment suffered poorer mental health and more absences.
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Bulk Bookstore
From Bulk Bookstore
How district leaders select, implement, and scale book-based professional learning
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Cognia
From Cognia
In this new playbook, you'll discover four key elements that help schools and districts support successful differentiated instruction and create more meaningful learning experiences for students.
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LINQ
From LINQ
Districts often overlook the hidden costs of cash, checks, and disconnected payment tools, from staff time spent processing payments to lost revenue and limited financial visibility. This whitepaper reveals where manual payment processes drain budgets, why families increasingly prefer digital payments, and how a unified K-12 payment platform can reduce administrative burden, improve reconciliation, and help districts retain more revenue.
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Pearson Education
From Pearson Education
Explore practical, age-appropriate strategies for introducing career awareness and exploration before students begin making high-stakes decisions about courses and pathways.�
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Cognia
From Cognia
To understand the impact in investing in principal readiness--we?ve created an infographic that connects research to outcomes.
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Diligent
From Diligent
This new eBook explores how data-driven auditing is helping districts modernize audit operations and strengthen fraud, waste and abuse efforts.
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Staples
From Staples
This short article from Staples Business explores a familiar challenge in K-12 procurement: Why everyday school purchases don?t always flow through the cooperative contracts you already have in place.
Download ResourceBulk Bookstore
From Bulk Bookstore
How district leaders select, implement, and scale book-based professional learning
Download ResourceCognia
From Cognia
In this new playbook, you'll discover four key elements that help schools and districts support successful differentiated instruction and create more meaningful learning experiences for students.
Download ResourceLINQ
From LINQ
Districts often overlook the hidden costs of cash, checks, and disconnected payment tools, from staff time spent processing payments to lost revenue and limited financial visibility. This whitepaper reveals where manual payment processes drain budgets, why families increasingly prefer digital payments, and how a unified K-12 payment platform can reduce administrative burden, improve reconciliation, and help districts retain more revenue.
Download ResourcePearson Education
From Pearson Education
Explore practical, age-appropriate strategies for introducing career awareness and exploration before students begin making high-stakes decisions about courses and pathways.�
Download ResourceCognia
From Cognia
To understand the impact in investing in principal readiness--we?ve created an infographic that connects research to outcomes.
Download ResourceDiligent
From Diligent
This new eBook explores how data-driven auditing is helping districts modernize audit operations and strengthen fraud, waste and abuse efforts.
Download ResourceStaples
From Staples
This short article from Staples Business explores a familiar challenge in K-12 procurement: Why everyday school purchases don?t always flow through the cooperative contracts you already have in place.
Download ResourceBulk Bookstore
From Bulk Bookstore
How district leaders select, implement, and scale book-based professional learning
Download Resource