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GenAI Leveling Field for Small Businesses

The extensive resources of large companies often tip the scales in their favor. Generative AI, however, is arming smaller companies with once unattainable capabilities.

Colleges Implement Job and Program Cuts Amid Financial Challenges

These actions reflect the widespread challenges faced by higher education institutions in the current financial and enrollment landscape.

1099s E Filing Date Approaching

For the first time, 1099s must be filed electronically this year (paper filing is not allowed), and the January 31 deadline is fast approaching.

Federal Data Show Decrease in School Violence and Drug Use

The latest federal safety data reveal a decline in violent crime and drug use across most grade levels in schools.

Report Finds Training Gap With Generative AI

While over half of global employees use generative AI, the report emphasizes the need for training to unlock productivity benefits.

Micro School Founders Increasingly Diverse

The face of microschooling is changing — from the racial diversity and professional background of its founders to how these small, nontraditional learning centers finance their operations.

New Guidance on Tax Credits for EV Charging Stations

The IRS and the Treasury Department released guidance on tax incentives for installing EV charging stations and other alternative fuel refueling stations under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Report: Employees Would Leave Job for 13% Pay Bump

A new report from BambooHR has found the average pay jump it would take for workers to leave their current job shrunk from 16% in 2022 to 13% in 2023.

School Emergency Plans Exposed Online

Over 4 million records containing highly sensitive school emergency plans and security documents from U.S. schools were recently discovered by an ethical cybersecurity researcher.

Podcast: Future of Independent Schools

NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields talked with leadership strategist Howard Teibel about telework, post-pandemic innovations, and the importance of collaboration in sparking transformative ideas.

New Report Signals Fundraising Decline

The figures include a 7.6% drop in overall donors, a 1.1% decrease in dollars, and a 1.3% fall in retention.

Tackling the Accountant Shortage with Outsourcing

When deciding if outsourcing is right for your business, consider the scale and complexity of your accounting needs.

5 Education Policy Issues To Watch in 2024

Key concerns include private school choice, teacher pay, and challenges in artificial intelligence.

3 Tips for Navigating Holiday Stress in the Workplace

To ensure a positive year-end for teams, Jotform Founder and CEO Aytekin Tank suggests navigating holiday stress with three key strategies.

Elon Musk's Foundation Launches Private School

Elon Musk, who relocated to Texas amid the pandemic, is set to launch a STEM-centric primary and secondary school, as per tax filings for his recent charity.

Proposed Remote Schooling Bill Sparks Hiring Debate

The proposed legislation restricts remote instruction, imposing new hiring criteria on districts facing teacher shortages.

Texas Higher Ed Faces DEI Cutbacks

As of January 1, Texas public colleges grapple with the enforcement of SB 17, an anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion bill.

Merit Aid on the Rise in Colleges

From 2001-2017, spending on non-need-based aid at public colleges rose from $1.1 billion to $3 billion, while spending $32 billion on non-need aid, versus $49 billion on need-based aid.

Podcast: AI and the Independent School Business Office

NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields was a guest on the ATLIS podcast, "Technology Talks." Shields shared insights into the intersection of AI, collaborative leadership and school governance.

Creative Solutions to Rising Youth Sports Costs

Soaring youth sports costs are excluding families as activities turn more privatized, demanding payments for fees, uniforms, equipment, travel, and extras.