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These states are leading the electric school bus movement

Micah Ward -
Zero emissions transportation is a slow, yet growing movement in K12 school districts. Here are four ways to help your district cut costs while transitioning to ESBs.

4 superintendents share keys to working effectively with school boards

Matt Zalaznick -
Outside the classroom, superintendent-school board relationships are surely among the most impactful partnerships when it comes to a school district's success. These leaders share their keys to positive experiences with their own boards.

Superintendent steps down from a big district as turnover keeps churning

Matt Zalaznick -
Superintendent Diana Greene will leave Florida's Duval County Public Schools in the coming weeks after having served in the post since 2018.

Efforts to improve teacher satisfaction began long before Teacher Appreciation Week

Micah Ward -
And they're likely to continue as pandemic-related disparities persist in school districts throughout the country. These are some of the most recent efforts to crack down on teacher pay and student behavior with hopes to increase employee satisfaction.

Teens are stressed and anxious, and many say it’s because of their schools’ priorities

Micah Ward -
On a positive note, district leaders' efforts to get students enrolled in 4-year universities are showing positive gains as the number of students planning to attend college increases.

Educators can’t beat ChatGPT, so show them how to embrace it

Micah Ward -
A recent survey by the Walton Family Foundation found that within two months, 51% of teachers reported having used the tool with as many as 40% using it at least once a week. District leaders should educate their teaching staff on how to use it to streamline their workload.

9 tips for launching tutoring programs in your district

Micah Ward -
A new compilation of case studies reveals the challenges districts of all sizes faced when implementing tutoring initiatives. One recommendation: take it slow.

LGBTQ youth describe a world where they are accepted. How schools can get there

Matt Zalaznick -
A new survey by The Trevor Project shows the current political climate is taking a toll on the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ youth, the majority of whom report being verbally harassed at school.

Morale champs: Did your state make one of these teacher top 10 lists?

Matt Zalaznick -
States were ranked on compensation, work benefits and environment, and student performance by Scholaroo, a college scholarship search website that regularly assesses the K12 landscape with surveys and a lot of number crunching.

Ransomware attacks: Who and what is putting K12 schools at risk?

Micah Ward -
A new analysis from one cybersecurity firm breaks down the most prominent criminal organizations targeting K12 schools, as well as the most common tactics used in ransomware attacks.

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