At the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), three school leaders are bringing student-led sessions to demonstrate exactly what this looks like in practice—across grade levels and learning models.
While much of the conversation around chronic absenteeism has focused on academic recovery, family engagement, student motivation, and socioeconomic barriers like transportation, another factor is playing an increasingly important role in whether students show up each day: school safety. In the year ahead, districts that are serious about improving attendance will need to confront this […]
Allegations involving the isolation of elementary students have triggered an investigation in a rural New York school district. State officials are reviewing the situation as staff members are placed on leave.
Rural school districts are losing mental health and enrichment programs after the Trump administration cut federal education grants. With limited funding alternatives, many say the losses will have lasting effects on students.
Dr. Jeff Horton was recognized as District Administration's 2026's Superintendent of the Year and Dr. Carmen Balgobin has been named District Administration's 2026 Woman of the Year.
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this 30-minute Ed Talk, participants will explore how inquiry-based learning (IBL) experiences grounded in the design process through engineering and maker-style enrichment encourages persistence, collaboration, and productive struggle. The presentation will also examine why after-school time is uniquely positioned to support this work.
