K-12 Districts Face Cascading Financial Crises and Workforce Reductions
On the brink of looming insolvency, Los Angeles Unified could have prevented its financial crisis by leaving vacated positions empty, making thousands of district employee layoffs...
Multiple school districts are experiencing severe budget shortfalls leading to layoffs and workforce instability, with LAUSD's $3.6 billion deficit exemplifying a broader crisis that threatens educational operations and student services.
Higher Education Affordability Crisis Deepens as College Costs Surge 10% Annually
Tuition, fees, housing and other costs averaged $34,019 in the 2025-26 academic year, per a new Sallie Mae and Ipsos report.
AI Implementation in Schools Gains Momentum with New Tools and Policy Frameworks
I left my school to ask tech executives how to prepare students for the future. The answer wasn’t a software suite; it was a radical commitm...
Student Wellbeing Takes Priority as Universities Reimagine Grading and Support Systems
The university will make first-semester grades pass or fail, to encourage students to try different classes and lessen fears of what a low g...
Screen Time and Technology Use in Schools Requires Nuanced Policy Approach
The association does not believe setting time limits on technology use in schools is helpful in measuring quality screen time, its board cha...