Supporting K-12 Education Business Leaders

EPIC INSIGHTS FROM NIGP’S EPIC 2026

Posted on September 23, 2026September 23, 2026 by EnvisionED K-12

Public procurement professionals carry a significant responsibility. They manage taxpayer resources, connect institutions with trusted suppliers and help departments solve complex operational challenges. At the 2026 NIGP Forum in Columbus, Ohio, Canon USA spoke with procurement leaders about the evolving...Read More

THE POWER OF INTENTIONALITY

Posted on September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 by EnvisionED K-12

Why the human decisions made across an entire school district will always matter more than technology alone Artificial intelligence is changing K–12 education at an extraordinary pace. It can help teachers develop lessons, analyze data, personalize instruction and reduce administrative...Read More

TACKLING UNCERTAINTY

Posted on August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 by EnvisionED K-12

Leading with What Matters Most Drew SchlosbergCEO of Drew Schlosberg & Associates In the complex world of K-12 operations, the ability to bridge the gap between the school boardroom and the community is a rare skill. Enter Drew Schlosberg. With...Read More

FINANCIAL AGILITY

Posted on July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 by EnvisionED K-12

Navigating budgets in uncertain times David Feliciano knows the drill. As annual budgets roll around, his time is split between spreadsheets and projections—both of which inevitably shift again and again before the year is out. The exercise is a stark...Read More

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, 2026September 23, 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, 2026August 14, 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, 2026September 9, 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, 2026July 29, 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