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PowerSchool Cyber Attack and Liability Considerations

In December, PowerSchools experienced a cyberattack through a customer service portal. When a third-party vendor suffers a data breach involving school data, the school typically retains primary responsibility.

Trump's Potential Impact on Independent Schools

As the second Trump term approaches, independent school leaders would be wise to stay attuned to the issues of potential impact, both at the federal and state level.

CIRIS Seeks Summer Fellows for Data Governance Project

The Center for Institutional Research in Independent Schools (CIRIS) is looking for a cohort of school employees to participate in the 2025-2026 CIRIS Summer Fellows Lab.

ACA Reporting Changes

President Biden recently signed into law the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act and the Employer Reporting Improvement Act, which change the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Students Assault Man on Campus in TikTok Scheme

Five college students in Massachusetts are accused of luring a man to the Assumption University campus in a plot that the police said was inspired by a fad on TikTok.

Fundraising Trends for 2025

(from Philanthropy Today) Several waves of change may impact fundraising efforts in the coming year. Changes to tax law could or could not impact current giving levels.

Strategies to Correct Deficit Budgets

(from Inside Higher Ed) Colleges and universities facing budget deficits in the multi-million dollar ranges are considering a number of options to right the ship.

Managing Digital Hall Passes with Cellphone Bans

Schools are increasingly adopting digital hall passes to manage student movement and improve safety, but balancing these systems with cellphone restrictions poses unique challenges.

Three Workplace Trends To Expect in 2025

As 2024 comes to a close, Fast Company’s Work Life team reflects on key trends and what’s ahead in 2025.

Some Workers Lose Pay After Overtime Rule Change

After the new overtime thresholds were overturned last month, some large employers have opted to rescind pay raises, unsettling the impacted employees.
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Episode 5: Tapping Workplace Creativity, with Keynote Speaker Kyle Scheele

NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields discusses with 2025 NBOA Annual Meeting keynote speaker Kyle Scheele the process behind some of his outlandish projects and about being creative in the workplace.

Pros and Cons of School Surveillance Tech

Software that tries to detect self-harm is installed on devices used by millions of American schoolchildren. It is impossible to say how accurate these tools are because the data remains in the hands of the private technology companies.

DEI Initiatives: College Preparations & Court Rulings

University leaders are bracing for an onslaught of aggressive legislation and regulations amid growing hostility from an ascendant Republican Party. Meanwhile, the U.S. Naval Academy can legally use race-conscious admissions policies.

Student Travel Warnings Ahead of Trump’s Return

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, colleges are warning international students of potential immigration policy changes.

Is the 'Great Gloom' Impacting Your Workplace?

The Great Resignation is waning, but a troubling trend, the “Great Gloom,” is taking its place, according to workplace experts.

Top Compliance Priorities for December

Staying ahead of ever-changing labor laws is essential. Fisher Phillips LLC offers a recap of key updates to prioritize in December and beyond.

Child Care Costs Outpace Rent in Parts of U.S.

For many U.S. families, the costs of child care costs surpass rent, according to new data from the Department of Labor.

Supreme Court Weighs FDA’s Vaping Ban

The Supreme Court’s ruling, expected by June, could affect regulatory power over flavored vaping products.

ASU Proposed for the Accounting of Government Grants to For-Profits

On November 19, 2024 the FASB released for public comment a proposed ASU on the recognition, measurement and presentation of government grants that are received by business entities.

Employees Seek Work-Family Benefits, Survey Says

Offering competitive work-family employee benefits is becoming a business necessity. This year, 94% of workers described family benefits as “important” or “extremely important in a recent survey.

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