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‘Tis the season to reflect on better budgeting

Dana Godek and Michael Moore -
Here are 5 tested actions for superintendents, cabinet members and board members to consider as they assess what has worked in the immediate past and what needs to be adjusted.

Districts are using teacher retention grants to staff up

Matt Zalaznick -
Teacher retention grants and other forms of recruitment assistance are available from state and federal agencies and a wide range of other sources. Here's how K12 leaders are deploying the funds.

Dwindling districts? Why leaders are now closing dozens of schools

Matt Zalaznick -
San Antonio ISD in Texas is on the verge of closing 15% of its schools. Jackson Public Schools in Mississippi may shutter a dozen buildings. Grand Rapids Public Schools in Michigan is considering 10 closures.

Suicide prevention: 5 steps for better protecting our students

Matt Zalaznick -
The most effective solutions start long before a student begins thinking about committing self-harm, says Brandy Samuell, a former K12 administrator who is now director of product management at eLuma, a teletherapy provider.

End of ESSER: Why short-term fixes could create long-term crises

Dana Godek and Michael Moore -
While CFOs and federal programs directors have done a good job guiding districts through the last three years of budget tailoring, now it’s time for superintendents, cabinet members and board members to take a longer-term, strategic approach to ensure that only the most effective strategies—those with the strongest (LOI)—are retained as resiliency is drained from the system.

Closing schools: How K12 leaders can promise value and equity

Matt Zalaznick -
Rarely are demographic breakdowns of students or communities a part of the discussions when leaders consider closing schools. Academic impacts are also often absent from the debate, one expert asserts.

Active shooter drills: Many parents support them but prefer investing in SEL

Matt Zalaznick -
Active shooter drills may not be as controversial as has been portrayed in many communities as a large majority of parents are confident their schools are keeping children safe.

Get on board: How to strive for no surprises in school board relations

Matt Zalaznick -
Superintendents should develop a comprehensive school board communication plan, establish a shared vision and not try to solve every problem on their own.

Strategic plans: 5 topics that have risen to the top of the priority list

Matt Zalaznick -
Do you know which K12 topics are becoming more important in your colleagues' strategic plans? Mental health and academic and behavioral interventions are among the top issues in 2023.

Tick tock: Why time is running out for these districts to spend ESSER funds

Micah Ward -
In some states, school districts have spent as little as 1% of their pandemic relief dollars, leaving them with millions untouched, according to a new analysis. Will leaders have time to distribute these resources?

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