Professional Growth

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Talk Data to Me: Professional Development Activity Trends

Kevin Agnello

Product Manager, Human Capital Analytics

Business

Telling Your Student Story to Your School Board

Our students’ experiences are the heart and soul of every educational institution. They embody the successes, challenges, and growth that happen within our school walls every single day. As superintendents and school business officials, it’s our responsibility to convey these stories to our school boards to provide a clear and powerful understanding of our school’s […]

Taylor Plumblee

Manager of Solution Marketing

Business

Best Practices for Sharing Data Across Your District

In today’s data-driven world, K-12 school districts have recognized the importance of sharing data across various departments, from student performance to finances and human resources. Having a systematic approach to disseminate this information can drive more efficient decision-making, enhance transparency, and improve stakeholder engagement, especially with the school board.   There are so many nuances […]

Taylor Plumblee

Manager of Solution Marketing

Business

How to Find the Perfect Instructional Materials Management Software

When deciding on the best instructional materials management solution for your district, we can imagine both money and time are primary concerns. Student success is the most important goal, but an informed decision can benefit multiple aspects of your district’s success. These tips, inspired by Frontline’s 10 Questions to Ask When Evaluating an Instructional Materials […]

Nadja Redmond

Business

The Evolution of Standardized and State Testing in K-12 Education: Changes and Future Trends

In the world of K-12 education, standardized and state tests play a pivotal role in assessing student learning, identifying knowledge gaps, and measuring school and district performance. In fact, Federal law requires statewide testing in certain grades and subjects. Noteworthy exams like STARR, SAT, ACT, and FAST among others, act as critical tools in this endeavor. Over the […]

Taylor Plumblee

Manager of Solution Marketing

Business

What To Think About Before Starting This School Year’s Device Distribution

At Frontline, we want to help make the transition into the 2023-2024 school year as smooth as possible. Beginning of year device distribution should be painless for your district. Here are some essential factors to consider before distribution day and while on site.   Before Device Distribution   Most of the work to ensure smooth […]

Nadja Redmond

Business

Need Help with Your District’s Help Desk? Take this Quiz.

Don’t let your Help Desk fail your district – As a school district technology leader, it’s essential to ensure that your district has the best Help Desk solution.   That’s why we’ve created a simple and informative quiz to help you assess if Frontline’s Help Desk solution is the right fit for your district!   […]

Elise Ozarowski

Business

Evaluating Key Data to Ensure Long-term Fiscal Strength for K-12 School Districts

In the increasingly complex world of K-12 school district administration, robust fiscal management is critical. However, achieving long-term financial sustainability requires more than a keen eye on the bottom line. It necessitates a detailed and thoughtful understanding of key data points, as well as how to effectively interpret and utilize that data to make informed […]

Taylor Plumblee

Manager of Solution Marketing

Business

Cross Your T’s & Dot Your I’s: Back to School Checklist for K-12 District Business Officials

As you approach the new academic and fiscal year, it is important for K-12 District Business Officials to be proactive in the planning process. Schools’ budget and financial operations directly influence the quality of education and services provided. To support you in this crucial role, we have prepared the “Cross Your T’s & Dot Your […]

Taylor Plumblee

Manager of Solution Marketing

Business

Comparison is the Thief of Contentment: Driving Positive Change through Comparison

In the realm of K-12 education, contentment is a double-edged sword. While a certain level of satisfaction is necessary for maintaining morale and motivation, unchecked contentment can stymie growth and innovation. This fact is particularly crucial in our current, rapidly evolving educational landscape, where continuous improvement is not just a mantra but a necessity.   […]

Taylor Plumblee

Manager of Solution Marketing

Talk Data to Me

A data-centric view on the challenges facing school districts

Recruiting & Hiring

Talk Data to Me: Hire Rates

According to a 2021 Frontline survey, about two-thirds of over 1,200 school and district administrators reported having a teacher shortage. Some districts experienced the teacher shortage worse than others. About half of the respondents reported difficulty filling jobs across all grade levels and subjects while the other half felt the effects of the shortage in […]

Kevin Agnello

Product Manager, Human Capital Analytics

Teacher Absences & Subs

Talk Data to Me: Trends in Absence Management and Substitute Pools

Troubled by substitute shortages and low fill rates? You’re not alone. These are challenges faced by many districts, and for good reason. Substitute management is no walk in the park: a lot of different elements go into maintaining and managing a healthy substitute pool.   To overcome the challenges associated with the substitute shortage, districts […]

Kevin Agnello

Product Manager, Human Capital Analytics

Recruiting & Hiring

Talk Data to Me: The State of the Instructional Teacher Shortage

The Frontline Research and Learning Institute recently published a research brief called “The State of the Instructional Teacher Shortage”. Following a basic supply and demand economic model, the analysis investigates the quantity of candidates applying for jobs (supply) as well as the availability of open positions (demand). Trends show changes to both sides of the […]

Kevin Agnello

Product Manager, Human Capital Analytics

Student Data

Talk Data to Me: Supporting the Health Needs of Students and Staff

In early April, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said that schools should be reopened and “full-fledged in person” come fall 2021, regardless of vaccination status. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona echoed this in early May, saying that he expects a full return for all students in the fall. With most states no longer placing restrictions on school […]

Kevin Agnello

Product Manager, Human Capital Analytics

Front & Center

A series showcasing various leaders in the K-12 space

Frontline

Front & Center: Superintendent James Craig

Our formative years in school look different from person to person, but one thing is true for all of us: we owe a hard-to-quantify debt to the people who work in education. For most of us, teachers immediately spring to mind — and rightly so! Yet countless others also work to make sure schools can […]

Frontline Education

Frontline

Front & Center: Michele Trongaard

If you don’t work in the field of school business in Texas, it’s understandable that you might not know who our guest today is. But within the Lone Star State, inside school business offices, her credentials and experience speak for themselves, and she was kind enough to share some of her thoughts for our “Front […]

Frontline Education

Frontline

Front & Center: Lourie Larcade

Lourie Larcade is a Business Services Specialist with the Tehama County Department of Education in northern California. With 10 years of experience in school business and still more experience before that in the private sector, we’re thrilled to highlight Lourie in this edition of “Front & Center”. Tell us about yourself! I have been married […]

Frontline Education

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