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School district CFO’s role: Accountant, strategist, visionary

How school system leaders can use a new guide containing three mindsets and five core functions for strategic CFOs.

Industry News: Districts partner with providers on training, wellness, conservation programs

From Virginia to California, K-12 districts are improving training for staff, providing resources for students and saving on energy expenses.

How to share school parks with your community

Educators are working with city officials to enhance school parks and playgrounds in parts of cities that lack sufficient green spaces.

How K-12 districts work to improve data awareness

By promoting data dashboards and state report cards, districts can share information about key indicators, such as graduation rates and postsecondary readiness, with students and their families.

Funding solutions that impact equity in education

Connellsville Area School District has saved money by eliminating waste, fixing facility problems and building effectiveness through ABM’s data and financial analysis tools. Sponsored content by ABM.

How schools are moving past lunch shaming

California has banned lunch shaming and guaranteed that students will receive state-funded lunches even if they have unpaid school lunch debt fees.
Thu Oct 17th, 2019

Big raise proposed for new Florida teachers

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to spend $600 million to raise the minimum new teacher salary to $47,500 from $37,636. Florida currently ranks 26th for starting teacher pay; the increase would place the state second.
Mon Oct 7th, 2019

From alligators to mac and cheese, PTOs add creativity to fundraising

Community support remains key to schools' financial health, but funding disparities can raise questions about equity.
Fri Oct 4th, 2019

New sex education initiatives sparking debate

New debates about how and when sex education in schools should be taught, and what topics should be covered, are emerging as states and districts reconsider their sex ed curriculum.
Thu Oct 3rd, 2019

Classrooms contend with heat, even in October

As schools start to decorate for fall festivities, students and teachers are contending with summertime levels of heat in buildings that lack air conditioning.
Tue Oct 1st, 2019

How school buildings are getting smarter

As the world becomes increasingly connected, school districts are harnessing new technologies, such as automation and facial recognition, to develop smart school buildings that are safer and more efficient.
Fri Sep 13th, 2019