Much like a muscle that weakens without use, the brain's executive functions can deteriorate when automation consistently does the heavy lifting.

Date &amp; Time: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this webinar, K–12 budget consultants will share best practices for modern district budgeting that help leaders prepare for enrollment or funding changes, strengthen financial communication with school boards, make smarter staffing decisions, anticipate cost pressures, and avoid always reacting in crisis mode.

Lawmakers hope removing residency requirements for superintendents will motivate leaders from neighboring areas to apply if they don't have to move.

A new commentary says some education programs might work better outside the Education Department, but splitting them up could also make federal policy harder to coordinate.