There is some good news but more not-so-good news in a pair of wide-ranging reports on how students across the U.S. are faring academically and civically this fall.

Innovative technologies are entering the market that are designed for today's work environment and threats and also often offer greater affordability and ROI.

Traditionally, districts start each K12 budgeting cycle by taking last year's spending plan and deciding what needs to change. Frankly, that's an outdated approach, argues one expert.

One local school is taking action to help teachers with the amount of stress that a school day can bring. Less than two years ago, Charles T. Koontz Intermediate School in Buncombe County, North Carolina, made a space for teachers to ease their minds. Hence, the “Serenity Room” was born. Another one is set to open inside Valley Springs Middle School next week.