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Briefings

In downtime alone, ransomware attacks have cost the education sector more than $50 billion since 2018

Micah Ward -
Throughout the first half of 2023, K12 and higher education institutions experienced 85 ransomware attacks, nearly doubling last year's recording, according to a new analysis from Comparitech. Unfortunately for the education sector as a whole, it's a troubling trend that shows no signs of slowing down, and it's costing schools a fortune in downtime.

Superintendent’s Playbook: Why school safety as a shared responsibility works in this district

Micah Ward -
In March of 2022, a 15-year-old Eisenhower High School student shot and killed his cousin in the northeast corner of the parking lot after school. During the incident, miscommunication from security led the other students even closer to the active shooting. It was then clear to this leader that they needed a unified approach to safety.

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.

Restorative justice: Why it may be the best response as behavior worsens

Matt Zalaznick -
Restorative justice reduced arrests by 19% and out-of-school suspensions dropped by nearly as much in Chicago Public Schools that have adopted less punitive discipline.

How 2023’s distinguished principals stand out for serving students

Matt Zalaznick -
37 middle and elementary school leaders made NAESP's 2023 National Distinguished Principals list for driving academic growth during years of disruption, diversifying their staff and improving outreach to non-English speaking families.

This school district empowers parents by giving them direct access to IT

Micah Ward -
Chris Saxon, IT director at the Cherokee County School District in Georgia, and his team created an IT "call center" for families dedicated for providing troubleshooting assistance for their child's devices and other issues. "For our folks in IT, it's easy to see how they're being helpful when they're in their classroom fixing their panel, printer or laptop," he says. "But they don't understand that when things are going wrong, a lot of folks are working behind the scenes to make it right."

9 podcasts prove this superintendent is a lifelong learner and great communicator

Matt Zalaznick -
"We highlight the people and stories that make the district great," Superintendent Travis Bracht says. "We have covered everything from students telling us about what they enjoyed the first week of school to a conversation about artificial intelligence with our technology director."

How to get more out of grades and test scores to help high school graduates

Matt Zalaznick -
K12 guidance counselors and college admissions officers are urged to consider the levels of school, neighborhood and family resources available to students.

New report: Public schools saw a 33% spike in book bans last school year

Micah Ward -
"The toll of the book banning movement is getting worse," Suzanne Nossel, Chief Executive Officer of PEN America said in a statement. "...opponents of free expression are pushing harder than ever to exert their power over students as a whole."

How schools can request an extension for ARP spending as deadline looms

Micah Ward -
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education issued a letter to state grantees acknowledging that state education agencies are eligible for a 14-month extension to spend their American Rescue Plan funds upon request.

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