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Growing Challenges in Enrollment Forecasting

Enrollment forecasting has become more unpredictable than ever.

U.S. High Schooler Olympians

A number of U.S. Olympians are still in high school. The 74 interviewed six about their school experiences.

Independent School Enrollment on the Rise

EdWeek analyzed U.S. Census Bureau survey data, breaking down K-12 enrollment by type of school. Public schools lost a bit of ground, while private schools gained some.

Risk Management at the Board Level

Board members play a crucial role in overseeing and guiding the risk management efforts of an organization. Their role involves setting the organization's risk appetite and tolerance levels and more.

2024 Survey of College Business Officers

57% of business officers noted a positive operating margin for FY23, down from 76% in the previous year’s survey. For FY4, 62% expected a positive operating margin.

Fed Indicates Rate Cuts May Come Soon

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that the central bank will not wait until inflation hits 2% to cut interest rates. Rate cuts may come in September or later this year.

Survey on Nonprofits' AI Use

A recent survey identifies four primary ways in which nonprofits are leveraging A.I.: advising; structuring data; translating; building their own tools.

Handling Election Year Conflicts in Schools

Today’s political landscape is one that invites polarization or, at best, defensiveness. With highly informed and passionate stakeholders, these themes inevitably bleed into our independent school communities.

Forecast for the FY2024 Higher Ed Price Index

The HEPI forecasts a 3.4 percent inflation rate for U.S. colleges and universities in fiscal year 2024.

IRS Releases Employee Retention Credit Update

In a recent news release, the IRS announced it is prioritizing smaller, low-risk ERC claims for employers.

4 Tips for Maintaining Civility in the Workplace

HR should feel empowered to implement changes, continually re-evaluating policies to maintain a respectful workplace.

Key Trends for CFOs in Late 2024

The second half of 2024 sees CFOs focused on two key trends: the Federal Reserve’s actions and the presidential election, according to Nick Florio, principal at UHY.

Research Highlights Inequities in Legacy Admissions

Legacy admissions have long been criticized for favoring applicants related to alumni.

Colleges' First Year After the Affirmative Action Ban

A year after the U.S. Supreme Court banned considering racial status in college admissions, institutions face cautious, lawsuit-threatened admissions.

Homeschoolers Embrace AI in Classroom

A September survey by the curriculum vendor Age of Learning found that 44% of homeschool educators reported using ChatGPT, compared to 34% of classroom educators.

Time to Upgrade School PA Systems?

Schools with PA systems over 10 years old should consider modern upgrades, according to school security expert Jesus Villahermosa.

Microschools Receive More Voucher Funding

The National Microschooling Center estimates there are 95,000 microschools and home-schooling pods nationwide, serving over 1 million students. A third receive public funding through voucher-like programs.

Studies Find Younger Workers Feel Stressed, Lonely and Undervalued

According to Gallup's State of the Global Workplace report, nearly a quarter of workers under 35 in the US and Canada frequently experience loneliness.

3 Tax Challenges in Remote and Hybrid Work

Remote work often leads to multiple tax nexus points, requiring employers to collect tax withholding on employees' income and report it to the proper tax jurisdiction.

Are Summer Programs Effective in Addressing COVID Learning Loss?

Researchers found that within just four weeks, students made three to four weeks of reading progress and four to five weeks in math.

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