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Briefings

80% of K12 schools were hit with a ransomware attack in the last year

Micah Ward -
Cybercriminals have been refining their tactics for conducting ransomware attacks for several years, a new report suggests. Unfortunately, for K12 leaders, they've only become more complex.

3 more superintendents exit districts as other top spots are filled

Matt Zalaznick -
Ted Knight has stepped down as superintendent of Carmel USD and Rich Sarau is leaving Menominee Area Public Schools.

Gender policies take center stage as the 2023 school year begins

Micah Ward -
"We know that students can only learn effectively when they feel supported," wrote Michelle Reid, superintendent of Fairfax Schools in opposition to the state's newly enacted transgender policies.

Why fewer teachers can afford to live in their own districts

Micah Ward -
Support from leadership is crucial as inflation, coupled with already low salaries, is making it even more difficult for educators to afford to live in their own school district. Here's what the data says.

Despite spending millions on HVAC upgrades, hot temperatures are disrupting instruction

Micah Ward -
At least 25 Fort Worth schools reported air conditioning outages on Monday, impacting nearly 100 classrooms on the first day of school.

Biden administration: How to ensure diversity despite SCOTUS’ affirmative action ruling

Micah Ward -
"We cannot afford that kind of backsliding on a national scale," U.S. Education Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said during a press call outlining tips for colleges and K12 schools on how to work together to ensure a diverse student body.

What does the Saturn app do and why are schools warning against it?

Matt Zalaznick -
Saturn's shared calendar purports to help high school students organize their academic, extracurricular and social lives. But school districts say it may put personal information at risk.

ChatGPT costs $700,000 daily to maintain. Is it sustainable?

Micah Ward -
Citing a significant drop in users in July, OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, is likely to go bankrupt by 2024 if something doesn't change, according to a new report.

3 superintendents who say attendance is their top priority this year

Micah Ward -
District leaders continue to tackle chronic absenteeism even after the pandemic. But they can't do it alone. They need parents to understand the importance of their child's attendance.

7 questions with a superintendent who is prepping for a population boom

Matt Zalaznick -
"We’re excited and maybe a little bit nervous," Hardin County Schools Superintendent Teresa Morgan says as she and her team get ready to make room for an influx of 24,000 to 37,000 residents over the next decade.

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