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Suicide prevention: 5 steps for better protecting our students

Matt Zalaznick -
The most effective solutions start long before a student begins thinking about committing self-harm, says Brandy Samuell, a former K12 administrator who is now director of product management at eLuma, a teletherapy provider.

End of ESSER: Why short-term fixes could create long-term crises

Dana Godek and Michael Moore -
While CFOs and federal programs directors have done a good job guiding districts through the last three years of budget tailoring, now it’s time for superintendents, cabinet members and board members to take a longer-term, strategic approach to ensure that only the most effective strategies—those with the strongest (LOI)—are retained as resiliency is drained from the system.

Closing schools: How K12 leaders can promise value and equity

Matt Zalaznick -
Rarely are demographic breakdowns of students or communities a part of the discussions when leaders consider closing schools. Academic impacts are also often absent from the debate, one expert asserts.

Active shooter drills: Many parents support them but prefer investing in SEL

Matt Zalaznick -
Active shooter drills may not be as controversial as has been portrayed in many communities as a large majority of parents are confident their schools are keeping children safe.

Get on board: How to strive for no surprises in school board relations

Matt Zalaznick -
Superintendents should develop a comprehensive school board communication plan, establish a shared vision and not try to solve every problem on their own.

Strategic plans: 5 topics that have risen to the top of the priority list

Matt Zalaznick -
Do you know which K12 topics are becoming more important in your colleagues' strategic plans? Mental health and academic and behavioral interventions are among the top issues in 2023.

Tick tock: Why time is running out for these districts to spend ESSER funds

Micah Ward -
In some states, school districts have spent as little as 1% of their pandemic relief dollars, leaving them with millions untouched, according to a new analysis. Will leaders have time to distribute these resources?

Will K12 districts even notice if the government shuts down?

Matt Zalaznick -
“A shutdown is ineffective and costly, the consequences of which play out on Main Street, not Capitol Hill, as workers go without pay, families go without childcare, poor families lose support for housing and food, and schools feel the squeeze," says David R. Schuler, executive director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association.

Why digital wallets are the future of K12 purchasing and reimbursements

Arthur Watts -
Digital wallets enable K-12 CFOs to control spending, maximize resource allocation and empower educators.

Teachers want a $17,000 raise to keep pace with working professionals

Matt Zalaznick -
Two-thirds of teachers feel their base salary is inadequate, compared to 39% of U.S. working adults who say the same. A $17,000 raise would cover the pay gap between teachers and similarly college-educated professionals, RAND found.

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