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Tennessee’s school funding model has shifted in a meaningful way. With the move from BEP to the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA), districts are now operating under a formula that is more student-centered, more flexible, and more closely tied to outcomes. For K-12…

Pennsylvania is entering a new era of standardized testing this spring. For some schools, the shift to digital PSSA and Keystone assessments will feel familiar. Others are approaching this transition for the first time. Some schools may have more familiarity, but either way, the lack…

Engaging parents and guardians in schools and student learning is not a new goal, but it remains one of the most impactful and often underutilized strategies for improving student outcomes. When schools and homes work together with clear communication and shared expectations, students benefit academically, socially, and emotionally.

For many schools, ACT® and SAT® data arrives with a lot of anticipation but very little instructional value. Scores often come back late in the school year. The reports highlight benchmarks and averages. Leaders get a snapshot of performance, but not a clear roadmap for what to do…

Missouri is making major changes to how reading is taught in elementary schools. Through the Read, Lead, Exceed initiative, state lawmakers introduced SB 681 (2022) and SB 68 (2025) to strengthen early literacy instruction, require universal reading screenings, and prioritize phonics-based teaching methods. For district leaders and educators, these new…

If you have spent time in Arizona schools, you have likely heard the term Reteach and Enrich. Your campus may already be using it, or you may be watching another district adopt it and wondering whether it is worth the effort. Either way,…

Early literacy instruction is changing rapidly across Georgia. New legislation, updated instructional expectations, and stronger science-of-reading requirements are reshaping how districts approach reading instruction in grades K–3. For superintendents, curriculum leaders, and instructional coaches, the challenge isn’t just understanding what is changing. District leaders must also…

Pennsylvania is joining a growing national effort to ensure students graduate with foundational financial knowledge. Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, every Pennsylvania high school must offer a standalone personal finance course worth at least 0.5 credit. For school and district leaders, this change involves more than simply adding…

In 2019, the Texas State Legislature passed House Bill 3, resulting in a massive potential increase in the level of compensation that quality teachers can receive. This new Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) promises to more effectively reward high-performing teachers and incentivize…