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Solar-Powered Schools: What You Need to Know

By Erik Ofgang Published

Thousands of schools across the U.S. have saved money by installing solar panels. The process can involve little to no upfront costs and often results in significant cost savings for the school or district.

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5 Things School Leaders Should Do This Summer

By Dr. Kecia Ray Published

Summer provides a great opportunity for school leaders to get a jump on the next school year

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Addressing Fear of Accountability in Education

By Dr. Kecia Ray Published

For many school leaders, the idea of accountability can bring about fear and/or anxiety

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What 4 Atypical Shocks Are Coming in Education?

By Susan Gentz Published

Preparing for a potential wild ride in education over the next few years

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The words "Well Done" are handwritten in chalk on a blackboard. There is a heart next to them, also written in chalk.
Public Satisfaction With Schools is High Despite What Teachers May Feel

By Erik Ofgang last updated

Polling to measure public satisfaction with schools throughout the pandemic has shown a majority of Americans support the job their local schools are doing

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4 Tips for Hosting School Webinars

By Erik Ofgang last updated

Webinars should be as interactive as possible and allow for hands-on practice, says Laurie Guyon, who has hosted more than 400 webinars for her Board of Cooperative Educational Services

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Creating a Culture of Innovation at Schools

By Erik Ofgang Published

Schools can learn from businesses and engage in customer service and more frequent analysis of ongoing projects, says educator Bill Bass.

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