As K-12 schools embrace ed tech, importance of securing building systems increases, expert says

Cyber criminals can use building technology to breach school district networks, so facility managers must be part of the security effort, says CoSN CEO.
Persistent chronic absenteeism slows academic recovery

Consistently high absenteeism significantly hindered districts’ pandemic recovery, NWEA finds. An AEI report suggests attendance gains are slowing.
Federal school meal reimbursements increase slightly for 2026-27

Most school lunch payments will see a 1 cent increase in 2026-27 from last year’s rates under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual adjustment.