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Micah Ward

Micah Ward is a District Administration staff writer. He recently earned his master’s degree in Journalism at the University of Alabama. He spent his time during graduate school working on his master’s thesis. He’s also a self-taught guitarist who loves playing folk-style music.
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We asked ChatGPT to recap K12 education in 2023. You’ll enjoy its response

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Specifically, District Administration wanted to know what the chatbot thinks were some of the most important topics and challenges relevant to district leaders, superintendents and technology professionals.

Are instructional materials too challenging for students? Some teachers think so

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"Education leaders should work not only to keep materials in place but also to form coherent instructional systems around them," a new report reads. However, relying on teachers to use them with integrity remains a challenge.

Do colleges consider legacy status in admissions? Here’s what the data says

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The Supreme Court's dismantling of affirmative action earlier this year sent chills down the spines of higher education and K12 leaders alike over fears that students won't have equal access to college. New data from the U.S. Department of Education reveals just how widespread the practice was.

News literacy: The one subject this superintendent believes should be taught in every district

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"I am of the firm belief that if there is one skill our kids need to graduate with, it's that," says Shari Camhi, superintendent of the Baldwin Union Free School District and who now serves on the board of the National Assessment Governing Board.

A look at states’ ‘inexcusable’ funding cuts during the pandemic

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States like New York and Vermont were recorded to have the highest cost-adjusted per-pupil funding in 2021, whereas states like Arizona and Idaho ranked the lowest at around $5,500 below the national average.

3 must-attend sessions for IT leaders at FETC 2024

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K12 technology leaders have stepped up to the challenges of meeting the demands of modern edtech innovation. But there's always more to learn. Here are some sessions you ought to put on your list come January.

3 reasons students choose not to use AI for school

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From a lack of interest to insufficient education about this technology, many students are hesitant to incorporate into their school work, new research suggests.

Why it’s time to ‘electrify’ school bus transportation

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"The school bus industry is changing," says one expert. "We are going to go through the largest transformation the industry has ever seen in its 100-plus years of existence. And that's because electric is here, and it's not going away."

The differences between private and public school enrollment post-pandemic

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Enrollment patterns vary between public and private schools at a time when lawmakers are expanding school choice vouchers and advocating for alternative opportunities for education.

This superintendent writes articles celebrating his students because ‘it’s unifying’

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Students come with many talents and gifts beyond intellectual ability. So why not share them with your community? Here's how Warwick Valley Central School District Superintendent David Leach does it.

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