Because of the way public education is funded—or not—we've given a large set of responsibilities to philanthropy to fill financial gaps in district operations, says our guest on the Talking Out of School podcast.
San Marcos Unified School District uses Amazon Business to procure paper products, office supplies, school supplies such as pencils and iPad covers, and even for car parts and other maintenance items.
When asked what data priorities were top of mind in 2024 for K12 leaders, schools and districts indicated whole child analytics, learning analytics, data integration-as-a-service, and training on using data to make informed decisions.
Equipping students with the skills to enter the workforce and attracting and retaining good teachers should lead the next president's public school priorities, Americans say.
The phrase "budget documents" may not be the two most exciting words in K12 education. However, a more compelling keyword search shows leaders prioritizing safety, family engagement and facilities.
The Sunnyvale school district paid just over $300,000 for property and casualty insurance in 2022. Now they're bracing to pay more than half-a-million dollars.
Arizona, the model for voucher programs across the country, has spent so much money paying private schoolers' tuition that it's now facing hundreds of millions in budget cuts to critical state programs and projects.
