Malvern, Pennsylvania – Frontline educationa leading provider of management software designed specifically for K-12 educators, today announced the release of its inaugural version. “K-12 Lens: Frontline Education Survey Report”. The comprehensive report, developed by Frontline Research & Learning Institute (Institute), highlights the company's commitment to understanding emerging trends affecting school leaders and districts across the country. Based on survey responses from nearly 700 K-12 administrators nationwide, the report is designed to help district leaders carefully plan initiatives that drive meaningful improvements for their staff and students.
The report highlights three critical opportunities revealed by the data, offering districts guidance and goals to strategically improve operations and maximize results. These include growing human capital, supporting students holistically, and protecting essential district resources. The report presents key data and insights related to each critical opportunity. Among its most notable findings are:
- Growing human capital:
- 67% notice greater difficulty in obtaining personnel in the past year
- 41% report a staff retention rate. between 81 and 90%
- More than 96% believe in professional development will lead to higher engagement and retention
- Support students comprehensively:
- 52% track EWI for grades 1-5 (early warning indicators of risk) such as attendance, behavior and grades
- 1/2 know for sure which students are receiving EWI-based intervention
- 1/3 know the percentage of students in their districts that are chronically absent
- Protect essential district resources:
- 1/4 lack of confidence in the budget for future technological needs
- 45% saw a decrease in funding. due to legislative changes
- The number one technological challenge is driving cybersecurity
“Our commitment at Frontline is to equip K-12 leaders with the tools and knowledge they need to effectively navigate the ever-evolving educational landscape. This report is not just a snapshot; is a roadmap for informed decision making, providing actionable data and strategies designed to empower school leaders to address both current realities and emerging trends. We are proud to announce that this report is just the beginning. “We plan to publish similar reports annually, ensuring the K-12 community has access to the latest knowledge and resources to drive positive change in their schools and communities.” – Mark Gruzin, CEO of Frontline Education.
Developed in partnership with C+C Research, the comprehensive report establishes benchmarks that will be tracked annually to monitor trends over time. In doing so, their goal is to help district leaders align their strategies with recent research. In addition to key data findings, the report provides practical strategies to guide district leaders' decision-making and improve staffing, student support, and budget operations.
In addition to the launch of “K-12 Lens,” Frontline plans to share more valuable information through various channels, including webinars, blogs and podcasts. These resources will offer deep dives into the areas of Human Capital Management (HCM), Student Management, and Business Management from K-12, providing comprehensive knowledge and strategies for school leaders. Additionally, Frontline will provide targeted guidance for individuals in kindergarten through 12th grade, ensuring educators can access personalized resources to address their unique needs and challenges.
To read the full summary of the research, visit here. To learn more about tools that help with district operations, such as human capital management, student services, and financial management, visit here.
About frontline education
Frontline education is a leading provider of school management software, connecting solutions for students and special programs, business operations and human capital management with powerful analytics to empower educators. Frontline partners with school systems to deliver tools, data and insights that support greater efficiency and productivity, enabling school leaders to dedicate more time and resources to executing strategies that drive educator effectiveness, student success and district excellence.
Frontline's broad portfolio includes solutions for proactive recruiting and hiring, time and absence management, professional growth, student information systems, special education, special programs, Medicaid reimbursement, school health management, inventory control and asset management, payroll benefits and financial management, and analysis. solutions that help district leaders leverage their data to make more informed decisions for the benefit of their students and communities. More than 10,000 clients representing millions of educators, administrators and support staff have partnered with Frontline Education in their efforts to develop the next generation of learners.
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