Latest articles by Susan Gentz
The FTC Is Proposing Updates to COPPA. Here’s What You Need To Know
COPPA is more than 20 years old and long overdue for an update to better protect students and their data
Federal Education Funds: Where We Are and Where We Go From Here
Now that GEER funding has come to an end, what do district leaders need to know?
Legislative Edtech Policy: What to Expect in 2023-24
A look back at what happened in the most recent legislative sessions across the U.S. and a look ahead to what we should expect in January 2024
What Happens To Education Institutions When A Bank Fails?
The recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank should have implications for the way many education institutions go about their banking
ARRA vs. ARPA: What Can Education Leaders Learn About Funding?
By comparing ARRA and ARPA, district leaders can learn what works and what doesn’t for stimulus spending
The Midterm Election: What Do The Results Mean for Education?
How the recent midterm election cycle will impact schools across the country
Have We Learned Any Lessons From Administering Federal Stimulus Funds for Education?
Looking back at how federal stimulus funds have been administered can help guide current efforts
What 4 Atypical Shocks Are Coming in Education?
Preparing for a potential wild ride in education over the next few years
The Final Countdown: GEER Edition
GEER I funds need to be used by school districts soon or be lost completely
The Time to Obligate ESSER Funds is Now
Millions in ESSER funds need to be obligated by schools and districts before the rapidly approaching deadline of September 30
Leveraging Funds To Improve Schools and Meet the Needs of All Students
Flush with funding, K-12 superintendents have to make sure spending solves current problems and provides investment in the future
What The Build Back Better Act Will Mean for Education
The Build Back Better Act should create new opportunities to boost education infrastructure and increase accessibility
How States and Districts Are Using ARPA Funds
The use of American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA funds, has been varied across the nation
Extended Learning Time: 5 Things to Consider
As districts consider extended learning time, it's critical that these programs are not just treated as additional learning time
ESSER Funding: 5 Ways to Use it to Address Learning Loss
How ESSER funding can be used to help students get back on track
District-Owned Homeschooling: COVID-19 Spurs New Learning and Funding Models
District-owned homeschooling is an opportunity for districts and parents to partner for individualized learning
The American Rescue Plan Includes $122 Billion for Education: How Can it Be Used?
The American Rescue Plan provides more dollars for education than in the prior two rounds of funding, but there are also more requirements
New COVID Stimulus Package Offers Schools More Funding to Innovate
How districts can use stimulus funds to address learning loss and drive innovation
