"Rising food costs, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions, coupled with the return of charging for meals, have contributed to reports of declining participation in many school districts," a new report reads.
At the end of District Administration's conversation with Carvalho, we asked what his preparation and mindset looked like to begin a career of leading school districts with student enrollments in the hundreds of thousands from day one. Here's what he had to say.
After a troubling year filled with high-profile ransomware attacks, education leaders are leveraging opportunities this summer to raise awareness and enhance prevention tactics.
Given the recent surge of edtech tools in K12 schools, it's important that leaders understand these technologies are still in their infancy, so proceed with caution.
"If you choose to respond in a powerful, informed, instructive and positive way, then it can be a huge benefit for us," says Jon Ostendorf, CIO at the Princeton Day School. "It's exciting because it's a challenge and we have to respond to it right away. Every day, you see more potential."
While the evidence suggests that armed teachers are an unlikely solution to districts' school security needs, where is it technically allowed? See if your state made this list.
"Many districts throughout the state will be passing deficit budgets, because they are facing the same challenges," said Austin ISD CFO Ed Ramos. "Teachers are leaving the profession. Employees are making the decision whether or not to stay in their districts."
While many of these efforts proved to have little impact on their district's policies, they succeeded in sparking conversation and raising awareness for a historically underrepresented student group.
Citing fears of possible slashes to Title II funds, these education leaders explain why districts need the most support possible to implement successful professional development in their schools.
Several large districts are planning modifications to their school calendars in the coming years as students continue to struggle academically one year post-Covid.
