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5 Key Reports Every K-12 Finance Leader Needs

Today, K-12 finance leaders are tasked with balancing tight budgets, maximizing returns on technology investments, and ensuring transparency for stakeholders. Having the right data at the right time is crucial.

5 Key Reports Your Superintendent Wants

Superintendents carry the vital responsibility of setting the vision and strategic direction for their entire school district. From overseeing academic performance to ensuring financial accountability and efficiency, data is central to making informed decisions that positively impact students and staff.

Why Middle School is the Peak of Screen Time — and What Schools Can Do About It

Screen time peaks during middle school for valid reasons, but this doesn’t mean it should go unmanaged. By analyzing trends, implementing limits, and promoting intentional digital use, schools can ensure that middle schoolers stay focused and healthy, rather than overwhelmed by the negative effects of screen time.

How to Simplify App Approvals & Public List Management

With thousands of educational apps available and in use in your district, visibility of which are in use and managing which are approved for classroom use is a critical responsibility – and…

A Focus on Focus: Technology, Education, and Student Success

Technology in education is here to stay—and it should be. The digital skills students gain today are critical for success in college, careers, and life. But as we’ve seen from our work with schools, the key is striking the right balance between the benefits and challenges of technology.