Superintendents and their teams can analyze COVID trends in their own districts and surrounding schools with an online dashboard that will go live in September.

Nearly half of principals surveyed said they may leave their positions because of the working conditions—including the political environment and health concerns—during the COVID pandemic.

Teachers are highly satisfied with their role in serving the community but are far less enthusiastic about their salaries, according to a pair of COVID-era job satisfaction surveys.

The flu shot mandate could set the stage for other states to enact similar measures; either way, school district leaders should be prepared to offer guidance to faculty and parents