(from the New York Times) New York public schools in the district of Lockport have begun using facial recognition technology in its schools, raising concerns about privacy and fairness. Proponents call it a crucial crime
(From Quartz) Leadership transitions can be a welcome change or a time of instability and upheaval. To set your organization up for success, worry less about yourself and invest your attention on the needs of the team an
(from NBC) Across the country, as officials look for ways to prevent school shootings, states have started tip lines — websites, apps and phone numbers that let students anonymously report concerns about classmates. But
(from the Telegraph) Private schools in the United Kingdom are planning to launch a publicity campaign to rebrand their image following the "Abolish Eton" movement, which sought to strip private schools of their charitab
(From Hechinger Report) Existing automation technology could save teachers 20-40% of the 50 hours they typically work each week, up to 13 saved hours a week, according to a recent report from McKinsey & Co. Some of t
(From The 74 Million) Across the country, parents of all backgrounds tend to agree that racial and economic school integration is important, according to a recent Harvard report. But do parents really want their children
(From Fisher Phillips) Employers paid out a record $68.2 million to those alleging sexual harassment violations in 2019, a 20% increase from the previous all-time high set in 2018, according to data from the Equal Employ
(From Inside Higher Ed) More than 40% of trustees are now very concerned about the future of higher education, up 14 points from last year, according to to a new survey released by the Association of Governing Boards of
(From LinkedIn Learning) Managing workplace conflict is an integral part of being a leader. Rather than running from it, school leaders who embrace conflict can better navigate relationships in the workplace and connect
(from multiple sources) As of January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization has declared the new Coronavirus (nCoV) a global health emergency following a jump in the number of infected patients. The U.S. Department of
(From Forbes) Baby boomers are set to pass an unprecedented amount of wealth onto charitable foundations rather than to their children over the coming decades, say wealth advisers. Anita Choudhrie, a leading philanthropi
(From Nonprofit Quarterly) The outcome of one of the most highly anticipated Supreme Court hearings on public funding of religious schools appears to hinge on the vote of Chief Justice John Roberts, according to Carol L
(From RealClear Education) Interest in politics among college students is appreciably lower compared to those entering college in the 1960s, and students say they have little interest in protests and demonstrations, acco
(from Inside Higher Ed) While the cheating exposed by the Operation Varsity Blues was egregious, it is an outlier in inequities in the college admissions process, argues private testing tutor Ben Paris. He suggests we sh
(from the Motley Fool) In the coming decade, experts predict a significant increase in telemedicine, the process of seeing a doctor remotely using video communication technology. Among the benefits of telemedicine are th
(from School Growth) "The Dance of the Lemons" is an unflattering description of the way some public school administrators pass around ineffective teachers from classroom to classroom or school to school. The phenomenon
(from Education Next and USA Today) The Supreme Court is slated to consider cases that may impact hiring as well as vouchers at some religious independent schools. This week the court will decide if state funds can be us
(From Fast Company) Research shows that adaptability to different contexts is a key trait for effective leaders. Business leaders who can change their approach depending on the shifting demands of a given situation will
(From FEI) What current and emerging trends in digital finance will shape financial services in the new decade? Whether collecting and analyzing large volumes of data, turning insights into deliverables or responding to
(From Bolton & Company) With changes to wage and hour law going into effect in this new year, employers may be more likely to be sued for violations. When considering Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI),
