States across the country have announced guidelines for in-person and/or virtual education for the 2021-2022 academic year. These guidelines are requiring them to determine how their state government's guidance will impact planning for returning...
Washington State's Moses Lake School District Superintendent, Dr. Joshua Meek, and his team leverage a variety of tools to help them make well-informed decisions. One tool in particular—5Maps—has not only provided them with critical...
We have all heard the phrase, "You only have one chance to make a first impression." And yet how often, as school administrators, have you looked at the tools your district is providing—from your community’s perspective—to help them determine...
It’s a new school year, and for many districts that means it is referendum season. While the district may fully understand the need for a referendum, the challenge often is justifying it to the local taxpayers, who may not understand the...
Regular performance reviews are an important part of any successful school district's best practices. Many variables impact performance, and the most successful districts are those that can identify performance gaps early to identify adjustments...
What makes us admire one brand over another? Could it be because of what we were exposed to growing up? Our perception based off a company’s reputation, business objectives, involvement with the community, service, or authenticity? Our...
The seven most expensive words are “we have always done it that way.” This statement rests on the foundation that without embracing change and the willingness to move beyond what has been historically done, we are risking greater losses than...
As the parent of a first grader and a tax payer, I’ve learned more than I could have ever imagined about the intricacies of the public school system. From how students are assessed in terms of readiness, to how competition for students and the...
Considering the world, we live in today in terms of social media and information at your fingertips, it is a pretty simple path to find out just about anything on an individual or organization. People have come to expect the ability to gather...
