Blog & Whitepapers

Dive into how technology is changing in education and how that’s increasing cybersecurity challenges across the nation.

Discover key policy changes happening in Ohio and how Munetrix helps in compliance and student success.

We take a look at the nuances of the term "truancy" in education, not to be confused with attendance, and its implications in shaping perceptions and interventions in schools.

In an ever-evolving educational landscape, KPIs have emerged as more than just numbers. Learn about the benefits of KPIs, how states like Wisconsin are leading the way, and how Munetrix is revolutionizing this space.

Discover the art of effective communication and learn key takeaways for leading with clarity and confidence

Munetrix has acquired Eidex, a pioneer in the K-12 data visualization space

As we gear up for a new school year, transparency is one of the most crucial factors for success. Through the years we’ve learned that when schools maintain open communication and share data with their communities, it builds trust, fosters engagement, and creates a thriving learning environment.

The K-12 public education sector is abuzz with speculation that we are approaching a “fiscal cliff” when it comes to federal funding of public school systems. Forbes Magazine reported months ago that “Federal COVID relief funds will be running out in 2024. A continuing baby bust will hit school enrollment numbers. There might be a recession coming (or not). All of these shifts will create pressure for school districts.”

United We Learn is the State of Kentucky’s initiative to propel forward the future of public education in the state, a vision built “around three big ideas: creating a more vibrant experience for every student, encouraging innovation in our schools – especially when it comes to assessment, and creating a bold new future for Kentucky’s schools through collaboration with our communities.”

According to the Ohio Department of Education, only 75% of third-graders in the state are proficient in reading, and 71% are proficient in math. The ability to read and do basic math is essential for success in school and in life, and has been linked to everything from incarceration rates (on the negative) to future job prospects and economic success (more positively).

School reform from SB-1 and SB-96 have made financial forecasting and scenario planning for schools in New Mexico more important than ever. Regrettably, New Mexico recently ranked 51 out of 50 states and Washington D.C., but the state is “doubling down” to reverse course and improve achievement outcomes.

School districts across the country have been challenged with decreasing enrollment numbers, in part impacted by the pandemic and alternative education options that parents explored during that time. While much of that student migration was predictably temporary, schools are still closely monitoring enrollment loss and gain in order to forecast and build scenarios for the future.