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Micah Ward

Micah Ward is a District 91心頭istration staff writer. He recently earned his masters degree in Journalism at the University of Alabama. He spent his time during graduate school working on his masters thesis. Hes also a self-taught guitarist who loves playing folk-style music.

Restricting AI is not the long-term answer, expert says

AI isnt the threatleaders instincts to restrict it may be. Here's how to get students and educators on board.

School closures remain on the table for numerous districts

Even one private school announced its abrupt closing amid enrollment declines and financial assistance woes.

3 trends emerge as states race to regulate AI in K12

Lawmakers are moving to integrate AI literacy and ethics training into computer science classes and expand graduation requirements.

Dealsprotecting transgender students rescinded by Education Department

Title IX protections under the Trump administration operate based on sex, not gender ideology, the agency's Office for Civil Rights says.

Cell phone bans alone aren’t enough, research warns

Cell phone policies are most effective when paired with intentional instruction that helps students obtain digital literacy skills.

MEGA: ‘Make Education Great Again’ grants proposed in new federal budget

The MEGA (Make Education Great Again) grants are a $2 billion consolidated fund designed to replace most of the U.S. Department of Education's elementary and secondary grant programs.

These leadership qualities make superintendents more hirable

District 91心頭istration's analysis reveals a profession in transition, not retreat, even as expectations are growing more complex and school boards become more risk-averse.

Q&A: A leader must now possess these tech skills

Here's how you can upskill at the pace of tech innovation, says one edtech expert.

How one leader is creating continuity in a big district

Memphis-Shelby County Schools' new superintendent, Dr. Roderick Richmond, pledges to restore trust in leadership after years of leadership turnover.

The White House predicts AI’s new role in education. Is it accurate?

First lady Melania Trump predicts humanoid robots will soon provide personalized instruction.

Using AI isn’t cheating, according to students

Students say it's OK for AI to explain homework assignments, but maybe not to edit essays.

Education Department to abandon its mostly vacant headquarters

The move marks another step in the Trump administration's plans to shrink the government's role in education.

Superintendent salaries grow as more women take the helm

More than 38% of superintendents say their district's "economic condition" is declining, according to The School Superintendents Association.

Make MTSS less confusing with this simple analogy

It starts with adopting a coach mindset, says one leader. How are you using player stats (student data) to make the right calls?

2 leaders you should’ve already followed on social media

Social media should be used to contribute to the superintendency, not simply provide updates, says one leader.