Spending on youth sports now averages $3,000 annually, with many families hoping for college scholarships or pro careers despite long odds. Rising costs have led to financial strain and lifestyle sacrifices, fueling calls for a shift back to affordable, local recreational sports.

Superintendents should be thinking long-term when creating sustainable systems aimed at developing and supporting school leaders.

More than 7,000 federal contracts have been canceled, though details beyond projected savings are scarce. One terminated program, Charting My Path for Future Success, had helped students with disabilities transition from high school to college or the workforce.