Finance

Amid nationwide budget constraints, one issue remains a point of contention between superintendents and their staff: compensation.

Declining birth rates remain the top reason why districts are enrolling fewer students, says one expert.

Elected officials are barring districts' ability to adjust teacher salaries, according to NEA President Becky Pringle.

Date &amp; Time: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this webinar, we'll explore three practical shifts districts can make now as districts prepare for the 2026/27 budget cycle,: aligning transportation decisions more closely with attendance and access goals, improving efficiency by using the right transportation mode for the need, and connecting transportation outcomes more clearly to budget priorities.

District Administration's analysis reveals a profession in transition, not retreat, even as expectations are growing more complex and school boards become more risk-averse.

Infrastructure, technology and maintenance upgrades make up the bulk of bond proposals in districts nationwide, new research suggests.