Industry News & Opinions

Running a school district is a lot like conducting an orchestra; it's all about bringing out the best in every player. That’s according to Dr. James Lane, who went from a traveling musician and music educator to landing a job in the Biden-Harris administration.

Sometimes, when you ask a question, you get an answer that’s surprising and completely expected at the same time. That’s what happened when we surveyed education technology leaders, and not the people you may think of when you hear that description.

In recent years, school system leadership has been confronted with many complex decisions, ranging from security concerns and public health crises to budgetary constraints and the diverse needs of students, faculty, and staff.

How do we begin to make progress toward reversing disturbing mental health trends? Rebuilding that sense of belonging students reported they lacked during the pandemic is one way.

Superintendents in the middle of the budget-setting process need to be aware: with the ESSER Funds soon to go away, reporting, supplementing, and storytelling their pandemic-related expenses will be key for longterm student success. 

Just as we don't become fluent in art, language, or sports through repetitive drills over a few weeks, mastering math requires a different approach.

About two-thirds of American students fail to meet reading standards every year when tested in 4th, 8th, and 12th grades. Advocacy groups, backed by dyslexia authorities at universities, have pushed for dyslexia legislation across the country.

Collaboration between educational institutions and local law enforcement has never been more crucial as parents, students, and staff seek peace of mind amidst rising school safety concerns.

Teaching students about AI allows them to not only learn its abilities but also begin to question its limitations. Luckily, educators don’t need to know everything about AI to teach it because they are already pros at teaching digital citizenship.

The demand for special education services is increasing, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. The staff who provide those services, however, are becoming fewer and farther between.