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College and career readiness

These are 7 of the most disruptive forces in education

Micah Ward -
Sora Schools' "Trends in Education" report for 2023 homes in on the biggest changes affecting districts across the country, among them advancements in artificial intelligence and learning through gaming.

Superintendents spotlight: What it means to stay focused on the whole student

Matt Zalaznick -
Committing to the whole student is how K12 schools can and will remain the key to democracy in America, Superintendent Trent North says. "When our students graduate, they must not only be academically sound, but we must ensure they are socially and emotionally ready to leave their impact on the world."

Does your school need an app? Have your students create one

Micah Ward -
Districts around the world are utilizing the program to have students create a working app—no coding experience necessary—for everything from lunch schedules to newsletters, which schools can utilize in their day-to-day operations.

Leadership series: Six-figure teacher salaries? Yes, in this superintendent’s district

Micah Ward -
When Superintendent Scott Muri took the helm at Ector County ISD in 2019, it had an 18% teacher vacancy rate and was one of the lowest-performing districts in the state. Now, its teachers can make up to $100,000 a year.

Why preparing students for a career in cybersecurity is a wise choice

Micah Ward -
A recent survey indicates that the profession is significantly less likely to receive job cuts during economic uncertainty compared to other industries.

Question of the week with ChatGPT: How to promote college and career readiness

Micah Ward -
The one-size-fits-all approach to success after high school is long gone. Learn from ChatGPT about how you can ensure students have access to the opportunities around them.

Are your school counselors being pushed beyond their job descriptions?

Matt Zalaznick -
School counselors are frequently performing tasks such as building student schedules, maintaining student files and coordinating 504 plans, according to a new survey of K12 administrators.

Superintendents, are you sick of the culture wars? So are many parents

Matt Zalaznick -
A majority of parents say the culture wars—i.e., banning books and stifling 'woke' agendas—are much less important than academic advancement and school safety, according to a new survey.

AP African American Studies course shrinks in scope after outcry

Matt Zalaznick -
Many Black scholars associated with critical race theory, the queer experience, and Black feminism have been removed—along with Black Lives Matter—from the official curriculum, The New York Times reported.

Which colleges are the hardest for your students to get into in 2023?

Micah Ward -
For your students' information: Harvard, Stanford and Princeton, unsurprisingly, are America's toughest colleges to get into in 2023 according to Niche's most recent rankings.

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