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Popularity of Online Schools Persists

On average across 10 states, virtual school enrollment rose to 170% of its pre-pandemic level in 2020-21, then nudged up further to 176% in 2021-22, according to data obtained by The 74.

Creative Approaches to Cybersecurity Trainings

In an effort to bolster institutional defenses against cyber threats, several colleges are experimenting with unconventional cybersecurity awareness training in the form of festivals, art installations and role-playing games.

Accounting Professionals Go Remote

A 2022 State of Accounting Firms Survey by Caseware found that only 8% of accounting firms said their entire staff was working in the office.

Does Your School's Social Media Violate Student Privacy?

Researchers estimated that around 4.9 million school Facebook posts included identifiable images of students and that approximately 726,000 of those posts also included students’ first and last names.

Survey Shows Low Investment in DEI Resources Among Employers

A recent national survey conducted by SHRM and the Boston College School of Social Work found that the majority (63%) of organizations allocate “little to no resources” to DEI.

2023-4 Enrollment Contract Considerations

Some points to consider when refining your school's enrollment contract for the next school year: COVID-19, mental health, gender neutral pronouns, student digital privacy, indemnification clauses.

Long COVID and Disability in the Workplace

New research published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York suggests that long COVID could be the cause of the increase in the number of disabled people in the U.S. in the workforce.

New Benefit Contribution Limits for 2023

New benefits contribution limits for 2023 have been released by the IRS. Of note are limits for medical FSAs and 401(k) employee contributions.

College Enrollment Declines for Third Straight Year

Factors contributing to enrollment’s long-term slide include concerns about student debt and the rise of alternative credentials.

Three Strategies for Reaching Women Donors

With more women donors stepping into the spotlight, how can nonprofit organizations tailor their fundraising approaches?

Tips for Increasing Employee Trust in HR

Organizational leadership experts Joseph Grenny and Derek Cullimore offer these tips for organizations to cultivate an environment that supports HR leadership.

LGBTQ Students Report More Hostility, Less Support

The vast majority of LGBTQ students experienced some form of harassment or assault this past year, according to the most recent National School Climate Survey conducted by GLSEN. 

New FASB Standards for Cryptocurrency

Last week, the FASB said companies should use fair-value accounting for measuring bitcoin and other crypto assets, moving closer to a standard to clarify how much such holdings are worth.

ACT Test Scores Drop to Their Lowest in 30 Years

This is the fifth consecutive year of declines in average scores, a worrisome trend that began long before the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic and has persisted.

Cyberbullying, Verification Issues Plague Schools' Social Media

Students aren't the only ones experiencing cyberbullying. Half of K-12 school leaders (51%) say they’ve seen mock social media accounts appear with a school's logo or branding.

Hoax Active Shooter Calls at Schools Pose New Problems

These calls can pose new problems different from false bomb threats. The response must be more extreme, and parents may get nervous and show up on campus with firearms.

Collaboration at Small Colleges Increases Enrollment

Some small liberal arts colleges that face declining enrollments are teaming up to offer programs that students want, and as a result are seeing greater student interest and yield.

What Can Schools Do About ‘Quiet Quitting’?

Quiet quitting encompasses a range of behaviors that correlate with employee disengagement due to a general lack of career growth, poor pay or feeling burnt out. 

Federal Agency Rules Against Withholding Transcripts for Loan Payment

Colleges that lend directly to their students cannot later refuse to release a student’s transcript as a way of forcing them to make loan payments, the Consumer Financial Protection Board said on Thursday.

Pay Transparency Law Passes in California

California companies with more than 15 employees will be required to list salary ranges for jobs and make that information available to existing employees.