Getting students, staff and stakeholders engaged in school culture relies on aligning everyone's vision around continuous improvement.

The biggest drops have occurred at Ivy Plus schools, while Black and Hispanic first-year student enrollment soared at some state flagships.

Volusia County Schools earned an "A" rating from the state for the time in 16 years as its educators focus on CTE and the whole child.

State and district leaders are leaving the 2026 Future of Education Technology Conference with bold ideas and "emerging practices" that they hope will bridge the gap between rapidly advancing edtech tools and reality.