White papers

The importance of data access to district leaders

Making data-informed decisions has always been important to school district leaders, but given the disruptions caused by COVID-19, leveraging data has become even more critical to education leadership. A new survey by District Administration asked school administrators about their most important strategic goals, how they use data, and what capabilities...

New DA survey explores makerspaces, PBL and 3D printing in K12

A new DA survey of administrators from around the country asked how their schools are using makerspaces, project-based learning and tools such as 3D printers to enhance curriculum and prepare students for college and future careers. Click below to see a brief infographic of highlights from the survey. Sponsored by:    DOWNLOAD NOW

New survey highlights the need for customized PD

District Administration partnered with Istation to develop and deploy a survey of school administrators, exploring the characteristics of professional development being used in districts around the country. Respondents indicated their level of satisfaction with their PD, the types of PD opportunities are provided to their teachers, and how much...

[Infographic] The Future of E-Rate

E-rate funding has transformed the ed tech landscape in schools. The federal program has been modernized many times, but new changes are being debated. This recent DA audience survey explored how E-rate funding is being used, what challenges face schools looking to apply for this funding, and what future...

Survey finds many school phone systems are outdated

To better understand the current phone technology landscape in K-12, District Administration partnered with ENA to develop and deploy a survey of school administrators exploring types of phone systems, the most significant problems experienced in districts, and how confident administrators are in the reliability of their phone systems. Sponsored by:  View...