COVID money countdown: Schools exhaust pandemic aid as federal help winds down
Educational Leadership
The important policies and funding decisions that impact every level of school leadership
COVID money countdown: Schools exhaust pandemic aid as federal help winds down
Schools that have any money not earmarked by Sept. 30 could eventually have to return the funds to the federal government
As Kamala Harris ascends to Democratic presidential frontrunner, get to know her education record
Harris almost immediately secured the endorsements of the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association
Kamala Harris backs teachers unions and LGBTQ rights, blasts book bans in AFT speech
Harris emphasized the importance of unions--noteworthy at a time when some cast teachers unions as working in opposition to students and families
Federal COVID relief dollars improved student test scores, two new studies find
The studies come as education activists and politicians debate the impact of federal spending, and as states and school districts consider which programs to continue
The clock is ticking on ESSER funds
The impending deadline represents a moment to recall the magnitude of the program and where it stands
3 strategies to maximize ESSER funds
Allocating funds for edtech and digital learning solutions helps school leaders prioritize student success
Six tips for districts to avoid the next funding cliff
Managing a tech budget requires planning and flexibility to ensure teachers and learners have the tools and access they need
Moving beyond transparency to accessibility and awareness
Useful and effective transparency requires a shift from simply providing information to actively ensuring its comprehension and usability
It’s time to pay student teachers
Paraprofessionals and childcare providers are poised to fill essential teaching roles. Let’s remove barriers to their advancement
Using tech to drive innovation in early care and education
New industry resources and technology can bridge gaps between compliance, convenience, and high-quality early education
It’s budget season: How are you preparing for the fiscal cliff?
District leaders should embrace final ESSER dollars for shedding systemic clutter
K-12 edtech survey notes growth obstacles attributed to insufficient leadership depth
The Edtech Leadership Collective’s second annual report provides timely analysis on C-suite imperatives for navigating a more complex work environment
What a 4-day school week might mean for your district
Evidence is mounting that a 4dsw could help attract and retain teachers, manage scheduling for rural districts, and impact students’ sleep
How to find the right edtech tools for public schools
Discover the ideal edtech tools for public schools, even with limited funding--navigate the landscape of educational technology on a budget
Here’s why anecdotes are as important as data in edtech decisions
A decision-maker should not hesitate to reach out to their nationwide network of peers to get honest, unfettered feedback
District leaders: Act now to avoid financial disasters after COVID relief funding ends
Districts must plan to identify and mitigate impending budget gaps and build strategies for long-term financial health
As COVID relief spending deadlines loom, one district moves ahead with an uncommon tech plan
Pressure is hitting districts as they face a Sept. 30 deadline to commit dollars from the second of three stimulus packages--and a year later, another deadline to spend the third, largest, and final installment
Districts brace for fiscal cliff as COVID relief funding nears an end
Inflation and educator feedback are among top considerations in adjusting spending for the new school year, an AASA ARP survey finds
In SEL budgets, measurement matters
As school systems hammer out their budgets and consider the future of SEL, it’s important to remember that measurement is a critically important part of SEL programming
3 new school grant opportunities
School grants are often an invaluable resource to help fill the space between funding gaps and important needs
As ESSER spending increases, digital learning is a priority
A new partnership with Discovery Education, which is funded through ESSER dollars, supports core instruction and digital learning across Montana
Investing in classroom collaboration tools? 3 things to know
Maximizing the effectiveness of any classroom investment requires careful consideration of all the available options and benefits
The purpose of a K-12 education: Who decides and how do we get there?
An impactful K-12 education system is one that delivers on what the American public wants it to do--and who is the American public?
Pay isn’t the only reason for the teacher shortage–it’s time to rethink the classroom
To properly address the teacher shortage, we need to fundamentally reimagine the role of a teacher in the modern classroom
7 reasons AP automation is the antidote to finance department burnout
AP automation can cure fatigue from overwhelming manual workloads and give AP staff time for other priorities
Federal COVID relief funding will dry up soon. Are districts ready?
A windfall of COVID relief dollars allowed Michigan school districts to balance budgets, improve school buildings, and expand academic programs--but it will soon go away
How administrators can keep funding in their district
Developing online or blended learning programs can keep students enrolled in their school or district by providing them with alternative forms of education
How edtech insights impact all parts of school operations
Hear from K-12 Hero Awards nominee Kelly Goodman with Florida Virtual School, and James McClurkin of program sponsor SAP Concur
Learn how to modernize your K-12 financial operations
Automating your school district's spend management solution should be an integral part of modernizing your K-12 financial operations
District leaders outline top 3 COVID relief funding priorities
Survey finds district leaders want more time to maximize federal investments and are planning ahead for September 2024, when relief funding expires
It’s time to permanently increase education funding–ESSER spending proves it
What if ESSER's lesson isn’t about the power of one-time relief, but instead about the need for increased recurring investment in schools?
5 ways to use ESSER funds to create cleaner environments
School operations should focus on a handful of key areas to ensure that schools are taking the best first step forward--one that will be attainable for the long-haul
4 Practices for Innovative School Leaders
Dr. Shawn Smith, Chief Innovation Officer at McGraw Hill, provides leadership strategies that are sure to influence change.
What’s keeping districts from spending COVID relief funding?
School leaders are faced with a number of issues, including labor-intensive paperwork and regulations, leading to slow COVID relief spending
Need edtech funding? Here’s how to get it
School leaders have a historic chance to secure edtech funding for untapped learning potential
Schools, at halftime, need to put funding into play for the second half of the year
Schools that focus funding on modernizing the staffing model create sustainable structures that can last beyond ESSER
Federal funding can help you install air purification systems in your school
Air purification is the improvement of indoor air quality by bringing in fresh air, filtering the air in a room at least 3 times every hour
5 assessment policy recommendations for the Biden administration
A nonprofit group is offering expert insight into assessment policy priorities for the incoming presidential administration
10 policy recommendations for educator preparation programs
The global COVID-19 pandemic has cast a light on the need for highly-qualified educators--and a new report outlines needed improvements to educator preparation programs
10 post-COVID policy issues facing education
Education leaders are tackling tough topics to transform the K-12 education system
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