Supporting K-12 Education Business Leaders

BEYOND THE SHRINK

Posted on July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 by EnvisionED K-12

Building sustainable enrollment strategies It wasn't a dramatic drop in enrollment or empty classrooms. Ben Churchill, Ed.D., said the first warning signs at Poway Unified School District in San Diego County actually showed up years earlier in places that can...Read More

SOME HEAVY LIFTING

Posted on July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 by EnvisionED K-12

K-12 Institutions Must Focus on Academic Recovery Only about 30% of U.S. eighth graders are reading at grade-level proficiency — and no state has shown measurable gains since 2022, according to NWEA predictions for 2026. Literacy challenges are especially acute...Read More

BEYOND THE RFP

Posted on June 17, 2026June 19, 2026 by EnvisionED K-12

Why Strategic Partnerships Matter in K–12 Education Running a school district is not for the faint of heart. They are now expected to modernize technology, strengthen cybersecurity, improve operational efficiency, support teachers, and then prepare students for the future. And...Read More

LEADING WITH PURPOSE

Posted on June 3, 2026June 9, 2026 by EnvisionED K-12

A conversation on the landscape of K-12 procurement Charles MayfieldCOO for Chicago Public Schools As Chief Operating Officer for Chicago Public Schools, Charles Mayfield oversees one of the largest and most complex K–12 systems in the nation. With a background...Read More

TO SCALE

Posted on May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 by EnvisionED K-12

Facilities management in the digital era When the world shut down, Moises G. Aguirre found himself thinking about roll-up doors. As superintendent of California’s Sweetwater Union High School District, he saw how quickly the pandemic turned every classroom, lab and...Read More

HOWDY PARTNER

Posted on May 6, 2026May 13, 2026 by EnvisionED K-12

Engaging stakeholders to support K-12 missions When Hilary Sontag talks about the “#StVrainAdvantage,” she’s not pitching a slogan—she’s describing a movement. As Executive Director of Advancement & Strategic Partnerships for St. Vrain Valley Schools, Sontag says the district’s success begins...Read More

CALLING ALL LEADERS

Posted on April 23, 2026July 17, 2026 by EnvisionED K-12

Issues facing K-12 leaders requires leadership Declining enrollment rates are no longer hypothetical—they’re here, and hitting hard. The stats and figures below underscore the need for proactive leadership. Without it, districts risk eroding educational quality, dismantling community trust, and falling...Read More

IMAGINACTION TIME

Posted on April 10, 2026July 1, 2026 by EnvisionED K-12

Key insights to drive bold moves Student engagement is declining Nearly 46% of teachers report that student engagement has declined compared to 2019—a clear wake-up call that complacency isn’t an option.1 AI is already transforming classrooms Around 60% of K–12 teachers are now using...Read More

BETTER ALWAYS WINS

Posted on March 25, 2026June 19, 2026 by EnvisionED K-12

K-12 leader discuss operational advantage In our latest Canon K-12 Advisory board meeting, we learned a lot about how decision-making is changing. It is funny, however, that the one thing that stays the same is that schools feel pressure. And...Read More

EnvisionED K-12 Podcast – Episode 5

Posted on March 11, 2026June 9, 2026 by EnvisionED K-12

Veteran journalist and education leader Drew Schlosberg unpacks what district leaders are really facing in 2026. From federal funding volatility and public skepticism to workforce alignment, belonging, and the rise of AI in classrooms, Drew offers practical insight drawn from decades of...Read More