How to prepare for a school cybersecurity audit
School cybersecurity audits don’t have to be stressful. If you know what to expect, you can be well prepared and set yourself up for future success. The effort…
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Sailing through adversity: 4 Olympic-sized lessons in educational leadership
When Lara Dallman-Weiss and Stuart McNay set sail together at the 2024 Paris Olympics, they weren't just navigating open waters--they were challenging traditional norms in a sport historically…
Maximize Your California Educator Professional Development Investments
A comprehensive professional development program enhances educator capacity by addressing non-academic barriers to learning, enhancing teaching techniques, and fostering ... Read more
PRP Group and K20 Connect Partner to Offer Full Suite of Communications Solutions
Los Angeles, CA – PRP Group, a Hawke Media Company, and K20 Connect announced a strategic partnership to provide a ... Read more
Securly Appoints Tammy Mank Wincup as CEO
CHARLOTTE, N.C./PRNewswire/ — Securly, Inc. (“Securly”), a leading provider of solutions for K-12 school safety and wellness and a portfolio ... Read more
Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Selects Carlos Garcia for its Lifetime Achievement Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has named Carlos Garcia as the recipient of its ... Read more
4 takeaways for superintendents to drive real change
Early in my education career, I sat at a conference dinner table surrounded by renowned K-12 leaders. As we discussed our philosophies on leadership, one superintendent’s response gave…
School-based active shooter drills must improve, minimize trauma
In late September, the Biden administration issued an executive order directing federal agencies to improve school-based active shooter drills, making them more effective and less traumatic for students.
To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role
A new interactive resource from the National Council on Teacher Quality calls into question the efficacy of the traditional classroom model, underscoring how it isn't structured to help…
A new partnership aims to train, supercharge school supes
School leaders who are members of AASA will soon be able to participate in ongoing engagement, collective problem-solving, and development with a professional community of peers
K-12 facilities managers eye efficiency, streamlined budgets
K-12 facilities managers are emphasizing efficiency and cost savings as they stare down the twin challenges of aging infrastructure and budget constraints, according to a new survey by…
Increasing K-12 tech accessibility
Believing that all students have the same access to technology is a mistake. According to the U.S. Census, 90 percent of American households have a broadband internet subscription,…
SchoolStatus Selects 2024-25 Customer Advisory Board
SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, announced today the launch of its 2024-25 Customer Advisory ... Read more
Building meaningful school-home connections to boost attendance
In my role as Assistant Director of Student Services, I've learned that the most crucial factor in improving student attendance isn't about policies or procedures--it's about connections.
Skills gap, outdated infrastructure hinder AI use
Although a high majority of enterprises are adopting AI in some capacity (88 percent), many still lack the necessary data infrastructure and employee skills to truly benefit from…
Outstanding Health Science Students Recognized by HOSA – Future Health Professionals and iCEV
Lubbock, TX – HOSA – Future Health Professionals (HOSA) and iCEV, a trailblazer in Career & Technical Education (CTE) solutions, ... Read more
Do high-impact tutoring tools actually offer high-impact tutoring?
Although most online tutoring solutions claim to provide high-impact tutoring, less than one-third follow the design principles for identifying high-impact tutoring, according to a new report.
Is imposter syndrome built on a fallacy?
We have all experienced imposter syndrome at some point in our career. It’s experienced as a feeling or underlying concern that somehow, despite having the job qualifications.
The digital divide still holds students back
Students’ access to technology has improved over time, although it continues to vary across family income categories and racial and ethnic groups, according to a new study released today…
IOTA Community Schools (Formerly Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee) Chooses Reading Horizons to Boost Student Literacy Outcomes
Memhis, TN — IOTA Community Schools has chosen Reading Horizons, aleading provider of foundational literacy programs, to enhance reading instruction ... Read more
Addressing student absenteeism with faculty PD
Chronic absenteeism continues to be a major problem in schools across the nation. In 2022, the average chronic absenteeism rate hit 28 percent--an 88 percent increase from 2019.
It’s time to rethink cybersecurity in education
IT leaders are tasked with protecting school district networks and must constantly evaluate their cybersecurity strategies as attacks from outside threats increase in frequency and become more sophisticated.
Why federal-education partnerships are critical for cybersecurity
By providing essential funding, advanced cybersecurity resources, expert guidance, and gathering analytics and data, the federal government can help schools effectively protect against cyber threats.
IoT infrastructure: Smarter students, significant savings
When schools embrace the Internet of Things (IoT) to create a "smart" environment, the benefits extend far beyond energy savings. Research consistently shows that students thrive in optimized…
Tech investments determine school success
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,…
These attendance management strategies can reduce chronic absenteeism
School districts implementing proactive, consistent attendance interventions saw a 22 percent improvement in chronic absenteeism rates from 2021-22 to 2022-23.
Student Digital Wellbeing: State of the Nation Report 2024
Download the report, “Student Digital Wellbeing: State of the Nation Report 2024” to learn more about student safety and wellbeing ... Read more
Five ways school leaders can end the year on a strong note
Ending the year on a strong note not only celebrates the achievements of students and staff but also sets the stage for a successful transition into the next…
QoreInsights Wins Most Innovative Solution at SIIA Innovation Showcase 2024
Charlotte, NC — North Carolina based QoreInsights announced that it was recently named the “Most Innovative Start-Up” at the 2024 ... Read more
Demystifying network speed: Measuring true Wi-Fi and wired network needs
There’s no question that educational institutions require reliable, high-speed connectivity. We’re all in agreement there. The question that arises is: How fast is fast enough?
Redesigning the educational model after COVID
With stress, anxiety, teacher retention rates, and curtailing the loss of learning gains, education finds itself addressing compounding factors that are multi-dimensional.
How school leaders can manage and control emotions
We have spent generations being told that our emotions are those things that should be corralled, encircled, and subdued. It has fomented the ideas that we should "leave…
How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework
A culturally responsive framework acknowledges and values the cultural backgrounds, identities, and experiences of all students, creating an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.
School Specialty Announces Winners of the 2024 Crystal Apple Awards Celebrating Inspirational Teachers
GREENVILLE, Wis. – School Specialty, a leading provider of learning environments and supplies to the pre-K–12 education market, today announced ... Read more
Embracing tech and navigating change with people-centered leadership
How can leaders navigate evolving opportunities and challenges and drive positive impact, while keeping the interests of students and educators at the forefront?
How the NSA’s post-9/11 hiring might address the teacher shortage
There is a critical teacher shortage across the United States. (As well as serious shortages in other professions, such as nursing.) This trend began before the pandemic, but…
How video coaching inspires teacher self-reflection
The Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township has been successfully using video in our teacher professional learning for more than seven years.
Meet the Winners—Dr. Kellie Wilks, Chief Technology Officer, of Ector County Independent School District, TX (ECISD)
The CoSN Withrow CTO Award recognizes an exceptional district CTO who serves as a true technology champion and whose leadership has been ... Read more
Meet the Winners—Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) in Manassas, Virginia wins the 2024 Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity.
The CoSN Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity recognizes a district that is working to address digital equity, narrow the Homework Gap ... Read more
3 key strategies for district leaders to build a resilient educator workforce
Research shows that “when it comes to student performance on reading and math tests, teachers are estimated to have two to three times the effect of any other school…