Industry News & Opinions

Tech to the rescue: Turning the tide on first-year dropout rates
College campuses are facing a growing crisis of student connection and completion, with nearly 1 in 4 first-year students dropping out. Many struggle with self-doubt and anxiety, compounded by insufficient support at home.
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How schools can effectively manage student activity funds with digital wallets
Earlier this year, students on a Florida debate team were devastated to discover that their coach had stolen thousands of dollars from the club’s student activity fund, emptying its account.
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How schools can fight growing ransomware attacks
The education sector is facing a growing and multiplying menace: a surge in cyberattacks by ransomware groups that are leveraging generative artificial intelligence and other sophisticated tools.
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Closing the K-2 learning gap through systematic writing instruction
With educators under enormous pressure to make sure students meet grade level standards in reading and math, writing often takes a back seat in the curriculum, as many literacy experts have observed.
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Putting school safety measures at the forefront of district budgets
School safety is a priority for educators, district administrators, parents, and students, making safety technology solutions essential for protecting school environments and the people within them during significant and more minor incidents.
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