Named after the hundred-eyed watchman of Greek myth, Argus watches the education landscape: spotting new opportunities, pressure-testing the ventures we're building, and tracing every read back to the real-world signals behind it.
The evidence library: the raw signals the pipeline is watching across the education ecosystem. Every idea is built from these.
In emergencies, time is the most valuable resource--and it’s often the one in shortest supply. Whether a medical crisis, fire, or security threat, the difference between a quick response and a delayed one can significantly shape outcomes.
One of the ‘worst offenders,’ Tennessee is home to schools that have become more segregated over the past three decades. The post Report: Tennessee schools rank high in racial and economic segregation appeared first on District Administration .
The State Board of Education will vote on incorporating more Christian stories into public classrooms as well as on deemphasizing race and cultural diversity in history lessons. The post More Bible stories in public schools, changes to history lessons before Texas education board appeared first on District Administration .
Transparency is key to building trust surrounding AI, says this innovation leader. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Andy McWilliams , VP of AI clinical product development and co-chair of AI governance at Advocate Health , about how to build trust in AI with patients. Tune in to hear his insights. Pillar: CNO Image: Tags: AI innovation nurses nursing technology Secondary Pillars: Technology Innovation CNO Article Type: Analysis Published Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:
The future of high-quality middle level engagement will include career exposure and exploration with a focus on transferable skills and the development of career goals.
Education leaders must respond to six system shifts with clear vision, adaptive leadership, and future-ready competencies. The post What Should Leadership Look Like in the Age of Generation Alpha? Why Leadership Competencies Are More Important Than Ever appeared first on Getting Smart .
A well-intended policy has unintended consequences.
Educational technology, or edtech, has reshaped how educators teach, offering opportunities to create more sustainable and impactful learning environments.
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By now, the 2025-2026 school year is well underway. The glow of new beginnings has faded, and the process of learning has begun in earnest. No doubt there is plenty to do, but I recommend that educators take a moment and check in on their teaching toolkit.
As digital learning continues to evolve, K-12 districts are under pressure to deliver connectivity that’s as fast, secure, and flexible as the learning it supports.
GREENVILLE, Wis., April 21, 2026 — School Specialty, a leading provider of learning environments and supplies to the pre-K-12 education ... Read more
I once met a student who had attended three different schools before arriving at mine. His parents described him in familiar terms: quiet, disengaged, unmotivated.
The federal government punted enforcement for website and mobile app accessibility. But will schools just end up in the same place later on?
Walk into any data meeting at a K-12 school today, and you'll likely see a familiar scene: educators huddled around printed reports, highlighters in hand, trying to make sense of student data spread across multiple dashboards.
Lawmakers are rushing to restrict classroom tech—but advocates say failing to give families of students with disabilities a seat at the table will ...
Schools spend a lot of time on managing kids' behaviors; Dr. Ross Greene implores adults to instead first look at the unsolved problems that triggers the outbursts.
When people outside of education talk about comprehensive school safety planning, it can sometimes sound theoretical: a checklist of protocols or a compliance exercise.
When I first started experimenting with AI in my classroom, I saw the same thing repeatedly from students. They treated it like Google. Ask a question, get an answer, move on.
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Chronic student absenteeism has reached troubling new heights in the post-pandemic K-12 landscape, with one in four students in many systems now missing significant class time.
School Specialty, a leading provider of learning environments, instructional solutions, and supplies for preK-12 education, is proud to celebrate outstanding educators with its 12th annual Crystal Apple Awards.
As a paraprofessional for over 3 years and going on my 5th year as a certified special education resource teacher, I’ve learned that no two learners are ever quite the same.
Students will relax and forget over the summer, which is expected. For others, it's a time to catch up.
By: Deepti Reim The world of work is changing rapidly, requiring workers who can navigate evolving technologies, collaborate across disciplines, and adapt to increasingly complex operational systems. K-12 systems around the country are constantly trying to evolve alongside these changes, transforming Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to better prepare students for life beyond the diploma. But while many programs attempt to simulate industry experiences inside a traditional classroom […] The post Maritime | 253: Project-Based Learning at Port Scale appeared first on Getting Smart .
Top Tennessee Republicans have heralded Houston’s intervention as a model they want to replicate in the Memphis-Shelby County district. In the first two years of the takeover, more Houston students achieved proficiency on state reading and math tests, and no school received an “F” rating in the state accountability system. The post What’s in store for the Memphis school takeover? Houston’s timeline offers clues. appeared first on District Administration .
When used responsibly, AI has the potential to be a force multiplier in nursing. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Andy McWilliams , VP of AI clinical product development and co-chair of AI governance at Advocate Health , about responsible AI implementation and its potential as a force multiplier. Tune in to hear his insights. Pillar: CNO Image: Tags: AI innovation nurses nursing technology Secondary Pillars: Technology Innovation CNO Article Type: Analysis Published Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:
Across classrooms right now, many educators are noticing the same shift: Students are even harder to reach than they were just a short time ago. In a recent survey, teachers pointed to rising disengagement as a growing concern, with more students opting out of learning in both loud and quiet ways.
A trending AI song went viral, but in my classroom, it did something even more powerful: it unlocked student voice.
When I walked into my first classroom almost a decade ago, I had no idea how many “first days” I would experience--and how each one would teach me something new.
Schools have seen rising problems with student behavior since the pandemic. For too many K-12 districts, these student behavior challenges are leading to violence against teachers.
For the last two years, conversations about AI in education have tended to fall into two camps: excitement about efficiency or fear of replacement. Teachers worry they’ll lose authenticity.
AI plays a supportive educational role for nearly 70 percent of top-performing math students asked about their study habits, according to a new survey.
K-12 IT leaders are under pressure from all sides--rising cyberattacks, the end of Windows 10 support, and the need for powerful new learning tools.
Consider the work of a personal trainer. They can explain and model a workout perfectly, but if the athlete isn’t the one doing the lifting, their muscles won’t grow. The same is true for student learning.
Have you ever been to an escape room? For those unfamiliar with the term, an escape room is a structured, problem-solving experience where participants are locked in a room and must use their wits, tenacity, and deductive skills to find a way out.
When students learn to read in the early elementary years, developing phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and blending typically take priority. Another essential component of fluent reading, however, is learning to read high-frequency and irregular words.
Building a strong foundation in math during elementary and middle school is essential for success in the later grades. Because each concept builds on the last, students must truly grasp the material before moving forward.
How a “context audit” with ChatGPT can help educators align AI tools with their teaching philosophy, pedagogy, and classroom goals. The post Defining Your Philosophy of Education for the AI Age appeared first on Getting Smart .
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Lerner Publishing Group, a leading publisher of K-12 educational materials, is proud to announce the launch of Dr. Gholdy ... Read more
America’s special education system is facing a slow-motion collapse. Nearly 8 million students now receive services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), but the number of qualified teachers and related service providers continues to shrink.
What does it actually take to steward a learning ecosystem, and how is that different from leading a system? Karen Pittman and Merita Irby spent a year inside four community intermediaries, including CommunityShare, the PAST Foundation, and Heart of Oregon Corps, and surfaced three prerequisites that change everything: trust, time, and idea translation. This post is essential reading for any leader working to connect education, youth development, and workforce systems into something greater than the sum of their parts. The post What Ecosystem Stewards Know That System Leaders Don’t — Yet appeared first on Getting Smart .
True educational quality reflects a community's collective investment in its children’s futures. Embracing this shift will ensure every child has access to the rich, diverse learning environment they deserve. The post Beyond the school walls: How communities power learning appeared first on District Administration .
Andre D. Spencer, who has led two previous districts over a 15-year span, was selected as the next superintendent of New Jersey's Willingboro Township Public Schools. The post Several districts secure new leaders during summer break appeared first on District Administration .
A $6,000 Apple MacBook Pro. A $4,800 Trek mountain bike. A $2,000 Crate & Barrel bookshelf. Families bought all of this—and more—with taxpayer dollars through Utah’s school voucher program during the 2024-25 school year, according to a newly released report. The post ‘Wasteful and extravagant’: Here’s what Utah auditors found digging into the first year of school voucher spending appeared first on District Administration .
As school districts prepare for the 2026–27 academic year, new national data from BlazerWorks reveals a growing staffing crisis across K–12 education, with more than 90% of district leaders reporting increased demand for specialist staff.
Will rising healthcare costs affect teacher hiring?
District leaders across the country are grappling with a deepening crisis: Student mental and behavioral health needs are growing more complex. In a recent national survey, 58 percent of school-based providers reported that student mental health has worsened, a noticeable jump from the previous year (46 percent).
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