Business and Finance

School closures are way down, but delaying these hard choices makes things worse

Many districts closed their eyes to financial reality. Students are better off if leaders seek proactive solutions sooner rather than later.

Public School Closures By Year

Partner Insights

2024 Report: AI in K12 Education

Magma Math

A new study conducted by DATIA K12 asked educators about their current use of AI in schools, their most common challenges, and how they believe AI could transform teaching and learning in the future.

One lesson from HISD’s massive bond failure: Don't ignore community engagement.

“You don't listen to us.” Voting against the $4.4 billion proposal became an opportunity for many in the community to express distrust of Houston Superintendent Mike Miles’ aggressive reforms and gruff leadership style.

Superintendent Mike Miles listens as Houston ISD's appointed school board held its monthly work session meeting at HISD Central Office on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in Houston. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Policy and Legislation

Budget battle over Providence schools intensifies as Smiley warns of tax hikes, service cuts

‘It is clear the commissioner views her ability to run our schools as one without checks and balances,’ mayor says.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley told reporters Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, that city services may have to be cut to fund its public schools. (Rhode Island Current)

Denver superintendent recommends 7 schools for closure, 3 schools for partial closure

Chalkbeat Colorado

Enrollment in DPS peaked in 2019 and steadily declined in 2020, 2021, and 2022. District leaders predict it will fall another 9% between now and 2028-29 school year.

Dora Moore ECE-8 school is one of three that would be partially closed under Denver superintendent Alex Marrero's recommended plan, meaning it would lose its middle school grades.

Big-city districts are beset by financial dysfunction — and kids pay the price

Students need adults to figure this out with strong district leadership, state guidance and brutal honesty about what's really going on.

Education Financial Crisis Cities B

Most district leaders hate building, selecting and managing employee benefit plans. Maybe there’s a better way.

This simple process can remove the pressure and politics from the equation and improve outcomes for everyone.

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Equity, impact, transparency: Rethinking ed vendor contracts after ESSER

Now that the health crisis has passed and COVID funds are largely spent, districts must reassess how the contracts they sign support schools.

Esser School Contracts Post Covid

Making districts and providers mutually accountable for student success

Outcomes-based contracting can ensure that every dollar spent on instructional services delivers academic impact.

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