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Crackdown on cellphones expands as 2023-24 school year approaches

District leaders are implementing new restrictions as they look to eliminate distractions and shift academic recovery into a higher gear in the 2023-24 school year.

7 questions: Superintendent is prepping rural students for future success

Superintendent Steve Willard's extensive experience as a CTE teacher has helped him set a course for the Belle Fourche School District as a model CTE system.

How much ESSER funding does your state have left to spend?

On average, states have spent only 54.5% of their ESSER dollars, according to a new analysis from Georgetown University's FutureEd which breaks down Covid relief spending in each state.

Up to 80 percent of Title I funding could be gone in FY 2024

Republican members of the House Appropriations Committee proposed an 80% cut to Title I grants last week. How could it impact K12 schools?

Popular superintendent steps down after district loses $1.2M to scammers

Kyle Wieland resigned as Manchester Community Schools' superintendent after he sent a payment to internet fraudsters posing as one of the district's construction contractors.

A sudden principal termination and several shakeups leave educators puzzled

Kurt Dennis, longtime principal at McAuliffe International School at Denver Public Schools, was fired last week after he allegedly broke student privacy laws. Now, the community is rallying for his reinstatement.

Embrace the Future: Why K12 superintendents and cabinet members should attend FETC 2024

As the educational landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, K12 superintendents and cabinet members are faced with the challenge of staying ahead of the curve. To navigate this ever-changing environment and lead their districts to success, it is essential for these educational leaders to embrace the power of technology.

K12 disruptor ChatGPT is facing a federal consumer safety investigation, reports say

ChatGPT has heightened concerns about cheating in K12 and now, the question of whether the AI tool has harmed its own customers appears to be at the center of a new federal investigation.

5 ways leaders can address student dropout rates before it’s too late

The warning signs can be apparent as early as kindergarten, according to a new research brief. It may seem too early, but that's when educators must intervene.

3 things other than quality hinder school food service. Here are the solutions

Staff shortages, rising costs and family meal debt are the biggest challenges that school food service face, according to a survey that also finds the staff have confidence that healthy ingredients are being served.

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