School Business Management
School & District Management
Opinion
We Started Running Our School District Like a Business. Here鈥檚 What Happened
In education, we are focused on students, not widgets. Still, there are lessons to learn from a business mindset.
States
Some School Workers Now Get Unemployment Over the Summer. Here's How It Works
Districts are scrambling as some states now allow non-instructional school employees to collect summer unemployment checks.
Budget & Finance
3 Ways Districts Can Prepare for Financial Woes to Come
ESSER dollars are expiring soon, leaving districts to get creative with resources in future years.
Budget & Finance
Spending ESSER Funds Will Come Down to the Wire for Some Districts. Here's Why
69传媒 have until September to commit federal relief dollars. In some cases, spending every last penny could be tricky.
Budget & Finance
Ozempic and Other Pricey Drugs Cause Headaches for 69传媒
Districts are struggling to find cheap and accessible alternatives to expensive medications for staff as insurance and drug costs rise.
Budget & Finance
4 Financial Headaches 69传媒 May Not Be Able to Avoid This Year
Hiring challenges, new and potentially expensive state laws, and intensive audits are on the horizon.
Budget & Finance
Bus Contracts: The Pros and Cons for School Districts Outsourcing Transportation
Districts see more predictable costs and get valuable expertise, but high costs send some back to an in-house model.
School & District Management
Late Arrivals, Steep Costs: Why Some Districts Ditch Third-Party Bus Companies
Districts are facing a host of transportation challenges. Some have addressed them by deciding to bring buses back in house.
Budget & Finance
How School Districts Can Avoid Costly Mistakes That Make Auditors Grumble
As ESSER funds expire, districts are looking to prevent costly mistakes that have ripple effects for years.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Could Save School Districts Time and Money鈥擨f They Use It Correctly
Technology experts believe artificial intelligence tools could help districts on everything from facilities to recruitment.
School & District Management
69传媒 Can Expect Major Disruptions If UPS Workers Strike
Shipments would be delayed, costs might rise, and the start of the school year could be chaotic.
Budget & Finance
District Leaders Want More Time to Spend ESSER Funds as Plans Go Astray
Orders aren't arriving on time. Hiring is hard. Chief financial officers want the feds to relieve the pressure.
Budget & Finance
What It Takes to Stay on Top of Improving School Facilities
Be proactive, especially with winning community support, district leaders advise.
Budget & Finance
Inflation Is Putting the Squeeze on 69传媒. How Are They Coping?
As schools get ready to welcome students back, they're paying more for food, fuel, construction materials, insurance, even paper.