What It Means to Build an AI-Ready K-12 School
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more capable, the next challenge for school leaders isn’t simply determining where AI is allowed but deciding how teaching and learning should evolve becaus
AI Is Already in Your School: 7 Questions Every School Leader Should Ask This Year
The AI Conversation Has Changed For the past few years, conversations about artificial intelligence in education have often centered on a single question: Should schools embrace AI? Heading into
The Financial Risks You Can’t See: Why Schools Need a Strategic Finance Office
What school leaders should expect from their finance function today. School leaders make consequential decisions every day. Can we afford to add another teacher? What happens if enrollment comes i
The Difference Between Strong and Great Schools? Strategic Financial Leadership
What School Leaders Need to Know About Sustainable Financial Management Financial sustainability in schools requires more than sound practice, it demands strategic financial leadership that an
What Exactly is a Strategic Finance Office? A New Approach to School Financial Leadership
As a school leader, your primary focus is to steer a vision for your school, students, and community. When it comes to financial management, you know that it is more than balancing budget
Why Healthy Reserves Are a Lifeline for Charter Schools and What School Leaders Can Do to Build Them
By: Nandini Vaishnav, School Finance Manager, Vertex Education There is a core reality in public education finance that often gets overlooked- public school districts and public charters are finan
The Modern K-12 School Technology Blueprint
Technology is no longer just a support function in K-12 schools—it is the backbone of instruction, assessment, communication, and compliance. From cloud-based learning platforms to 1:1 device programs
It’s Not Too Late: Re-Engagement Strategies for Families Who Didn’t Enroll
Each year, schools dedicate significant time and resources to cultivate relationships with prospective families. Even with these efforts, a portion of interested
Meeting the Moment: How Schools Are Supporting Families Amid SNAP Delays
As families across the nation face delays in receiving SNAP benefits due to the recent government shutdown, schools have become a critical lifeline for students from under-resourced communitie
5 Financial Checkpoints for a Strong Start to the School Year
The start of the school year is a pivotal time for financial oversight and operations. Budgets are approved, payroll underway, and purchase orders in motion—but once the first bell rings, even the bes