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For district leaders considering idenitity and access management programs, Sandeep Chellani, executive director of product development for the New
York City Public Schools, says it's important to become as aware as possible of the benefits and potential of identity management and not to be at the mercy of vendors. "Districts need to step up and do a better job of voicing concerns and pushing vendors to meet their needs," Chellani says.

An innovative education model, the career academy aligns high school education with community economic development goals to better prepare students for the 21st-century workforce.

Raymond Gonzalez, the new schools superintendent, arrives next week in the midst of a period of tumult in the district.

A budget override to pay for computers, software and classroom tools in the Kyrene School District has passed, and community members and school officials are relieved to have $6.8 million in funding secured for the next seven years.