Today's school district food-service directors often find that joining purchasing cooperatives saves them at least 5 percent in food costs. Co-ops also save time by handling the request-for-proposal process and assisting with compliance reporting in the wake of increased federal nutrition requirements. In addition, co-ops track vendor performance and offer forums for sharing best practices. […]
Many districts have bus fleets that are over 10 years old. Why is this a growing problem? Many school districts are having overall budgeting challenges and it's difficult to come up with a large amount of capital for fleet replacements, which can range from $85,000 to $150,000 for a single bus. As a result, replacements […]
More than one-third of U.S. school districts have elevated levels of lead in school water, according to a July report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Administrators must now work quickly to determine the best and most cost-effective solutions for providing safe drinking water amid a lack of national standards and federal funding. "It's total […]
Today's most progressive language instruction covers more than speech. Educators now work to build students' fluency in the culture behind the words. Global competency, also called "interculturality" has emerged as a priority in districts seeking to develop students' understanding of both their own and other cultures, says Jacqueline Van Houten, world language instructional lead for […]
"What are some common misconceptions schools have when purchasing charging and storage platforms? How can K12 leaders plan to make the right purchase for their district?" "I think many schools immediately think of cart-type solutions, which group a whole class set in one place and assume that a one-size-fits-all solution is all that is available […]
American schools have become increasingly data-driven in many important ways. School officials often rely on measurement and data for long-term strategic planning, budgeting and curriculum selection. However, they often do not evaluate school safety with the same level of care and accuracy. In providing oversight for security, climate and emergency preparedness assessments for more than […]
Fed up with funding cuts and policies passed without educator input, some 170 current and former teachers, principals, and other educators are running for seats in state legislatures this year, a Washington Post analysis found. These candidates face the challenge of balancing a demanding career with a political campaign. Educator involvement in politics has increased […]
School districts use data dashboards for student performance, student information system administration view, IT systems and services, break/fix support, mid-course assessments, and financials/budgeting. LINK TO MAIN CIO NEWS ARTICLE: Teachers teaching teachers
The recent success of Won't You Be My Neighbor?, the documentary about Fred Rogers and his groundbreaking children's television program, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, has educators returning to the program's social-emotional lessons. The recent success of Won't You Be My Neighbor?, the documentary about Fred Rogers and his groundbreaking children's television program, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, has educators returning to […]
Our public education system was developed to serve all children, with taxpayers supporting the common good. Recent years have seen the growth of private, charter and voucher schools that divert funding from public schools. The legality of this practice is often challenged, yet legislators still find ways to funnel tax dollars into private schools. How […]
