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Digital payments: Is it feasible for districts to go ‘cash-free’?

Micah Ward -
The vast majority of district administrators want to streamline payment options for parents, but several hurdles stand in their way.

More than a dozen districts just selected new superintendents

Matt Zalaznick -
The Boise School District in Idaho has promoted Deputy Superintendent Lisa Roberts to serve as the district's first female leader. District elsewhere are also giving administrators their first shots at the superintendency.

In one district where teachers practice yoga, student behavior is better

Matt Zalaznick -
"It’s very hard for teachers or any human being to be responsible for the social-emotional health and wellbeing of another person without first attending to themselves," says Barbara Malkas, Massachusetts' 2024 Superintendent of the Year and a certified yoga instructor.

Latino leaders share their perspectives on STEAM in new book

Matt Zalaznick -
“Not Science Fairs!” is the title of Superintendent Elizabeth Alvarez's ringing endorsement of science fairs in a new book by Latino education leaders, “From STEM to STEAM: Latino Perspectives.”

Report: 1 in 3 districts lack dedicated cybersecurity personnel

Micah Ward -
Cybersecurity ought to be a team effort, declares a new report from Clever. Yet, only 17% of district's current security practices actually align with this mentality.

Here comes a monumental eclipse. Are you closing school or out of luck?

Matt Zalaznick -
Students in a growing number of districts will have the day off on April 8—that's if the solar eclipse will be visible over their hometowns. 

Sending teachers to FETC 2024? Tell them to check out these 3 sessions

Micah Ward -
If you're one of the many education leaders sending a team of educators to FETC 2024, here are three sessions that will touch on some of the most pressing edtech topics and issues that you won't want them to miss.

What’s in store for edtech in 2024? One expert weighs in

Micah Ward -
What's in store for edtech this year? What should educators be excited about, and what challenges persist? Imagine Learning's Sari Factor says AI is the answer to all of these questions.

Leaders take heed: Demand for school choice is surging, survey shows

Matt Zalaznick -
Some districts have embraced school choice and some see it as an existential threat. Either way, parents' interest in switching schools is growing substantially, according to a new National School Choice Awareness Foundation survey.

10 states with the highest student-teacher ratios in the country

Micah Ward -
The ongoing teacher shortage poses severe consequences on K12 schools, including expanding classroom sizes and overwhelming workloads for teachers. Which states are suffering most?

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