Jeffrey Moss

📊 The Power of Priority-Based Budgeting in School Districts In today's educational landscape, effective resource allocation is crucial. Priority-Based Budgeting (PBB) is transforming how school districts align their budgets with educational priorities, enhancing student outcomes, and ensuring fiscal responsibility. To learn more about this approach, check out our recent article on MyBudgetFile. https://lnkd.in/eFYFpY5F Key benefits of PBB in education: 🎓 Student-centric approach 🤝 Enhanced community engagement 📈 Focus on measurable outcomes 📊 Data-driven decision making By prioritizing student needs and involving stakeholders, PBB fosters transparency, efficiency, and accountability in our education system. #EdChat #EdFin #EdTech

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Generative AI tools, such as Open AI’s #ChatGPT or Dall-e, have been the subject of much discussion in the last year. This Winter Session course from TC Academy at Teachers College with Mario Khreiche prepares educators to integrate this urgent issue into their curriculum, and to prepare students for a changing AI landscape in education, policy, and industry. https://lnkd.in/efyywSuK

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As we approach the end of 2024 and prepare to welcome 2025, it's a great time to reflect on what we truly need from leaders in higher education. The context for higher ed in 2025 is dramatically different, and Scott Carlson's latest article highlights traits that resonate deeply with me: emotional intelligence and humility. In my experience, these qualities can be challenging to find in higher ed leadership. However, when I have encountered leaders who embody these traits, the lessons I've learned from working with them have been transformative—and they have stayed with me for life. So, let’s ask ourselves: Do you have leaders like this around you? Can you reconnect with them? And if you’re an executive leader, what’s missing to bring these traits to the forefront in your leadership? Let’s start the new year with intentionality and a commitment to leadership that inspires and endures. #HigherEdLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipMatters #LeadWithHumility https://lnkd.in/gFKaP5kM

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The 2024 EDUCAUSE Horizons report focuses on the impact of AI on education. The full report takes longer to read if you opt to click on the links to supporting resources. With apologies to Cliff Notes, I've attempted to provide a comprehensive overview. The quality of the content is worth downloading the report and referring to it from time-to-time as you consider increasing the level of AI activity at your institution. https://lnkd.in/eByXDdj9

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In a world demanding a highly skilled workforce, Dr. Greenstein, Chancellor of PASSHE, ensures that graduates are prepared. Discover how PASSHE is tackling the challenges of 21st-century #HigherEducation and empowering students to thrive in their careers. Watch the full video for Dr. Greenstein's insights!

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Join me this week to learn more about multi- campus systems and the concept of systemness. We’ll also throw in some info about The National Association of Higher Education Systems as well. Hope to see you there! #highered #systemness #systemsthinking #highereducationleadership

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Excited to share our upcoming webinar! 🎉 As educators, we all know the challenge of keeping students engaged in online learning. That's why I'm thrilled about this 30-minute power session on supercharging Canvas Pages with Stackle. #EdTech #CanvasLMS #ActiveLearning

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Among the most interesting findings is where district leaders want to apply AI if they have the necessary funding. Currently, 12% report using the technology to analyze assessment data and 10% to identify students in need of intervention. With more funding available, however, the number of district leaders that would apply AI to strengthen how assessment data is analyzed is nearly quadrupled. Further, the number that would deploy it to more effectively identify which children need additional support would triple. https://lnkd.in/eiea9nUP #K12 #AI #Education

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Come join me and Michelle Cummings to learn more about AI implementation in school districts!

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Gen AI-induced disruption is accelerating across higher education, as students explore ready access to tools that frequently undermine the learning process. How can universities re-establish their control of the teaching and learning journey? This discussion paper goes a long way toward providing a roadmap for university leaders who are looking for positive steps to take to manage an increasingly chaotic landscape.

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Western Michigan University 2025 Experience-Driven Learning (EDL) Venture Grants are now open for applications from faculty (or teams with at least one faculty member)! 93% of graduates are already benefiting from these transformational learning opportunities. In alignment with our Strategic Plan, we aim for every student to have the opportunity of this enhanced learning that shapes professional purpose and empowers students. Over this past year, faculty and staff have been hard at work implementing the 22 inaugural 2024 EDL Venture Grants while two dozen other faculty members honed their problem-based learning pedagogy (with PBLWorks) and our renowned Cold Case Program received support with a $200,000 allocation in the state budget. Experience-Driven Learning has taken flight at #WMU! These new investments—ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 and supported by the Empowering Futures Gift, Office of the Provost and the Office of the President—will accelerate progress toward our vision to scale Experience-Driven Learning to new levels of impact and accessibility for all our students. https://lnkd.in/euXFnzFS #HigherEd #PBL #DeeperLearning

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As the higher education sector enters a new era of fiscal challenges, without acting strategically, nimbly and timely, consolidation or closure for many may be inevitable. University presidents comprise a critical role in dictating the future of the sector; many decisions will be necessary, which have outsized implications on the constituents of the institutions they lead. The most deliberate, intentional, open-minded, mission-focused and prepared presidents will lead their institutions to a more seamless integration, ensuring mission continuity, institutional sustainability and improved outcomes for all parties. These decisions will have ramifications that will reverberate across higher education for generations. Please read our latest thought piece, discussing the role of university presidents in higher education mergers, co-authored by my writing and thinking partner, Devorah Lieberman, President Emeritus of University of La Verne.

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Beyond the Buzz: What AI Means for Higher Education Thursday, September 5 | 2:00 - 3:00pm ET Can't wait for this new webinar with my Liaison friends Traci Roble, Andy Hannah, & Mark Voortman, Ph.D. We will explore topics including: AI Foundation - We'll start with the basics, providing clear definitions and an overview of different types of AI, ensuring you have a solid foundation. We'll also discuss the critical importance of responsible AI practices. Beyond Generative AI - Predictive and prescriptive analytics can provide you with the information you need to make high-level strategic enrollment decisions, optimize limited resources, and accurately forecast your enrollments. Data Readiness - Learn how to prepare your institutional data to ensure you're ready to leverage AI effectively. We'll cover best practices for data organization, cleaning, and integration. Evaluating AI Tools - Discover key points to consider when assessing AI solutions for your institution. We'll provide a framework to help you make informed decisions about which AI tools align with your goals and resources.

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Universities are uniquely positioned to drive local economic growth by fostering strong ties with regional industries. This thought-provoking article from Wonkhe explores how institutions can play a key role in industrial strategy by aligning academic programs with the needs of local economies. At CapSource we specialize in helping universities build industry-integrated learning programs that strengthen regional partnerships. These collaborations provide students with hands-on experiences that foster career readiness and support economic development—ensuring that graduates not only thrive but also remain connected to the regions where they study. Learn more about how experiential learning fuels local impact: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gKtQTuqJ Read the full Wonkhe article here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/g5hqWeiJ #HigherEd #IndustryPartnerships #ExperientialLearning #CareerReadiness #EconomicDevelopment #CapSource

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"In this paper we suggest how the current higher education landscape will require further refinement of competing interests. In addition to well documented demographic shifts, two important trends require more disciplined strategy, policy, and operations. The first is the rapid rise of lifelong learning and non-degree credentials. The second is the shift to online study—the overwhelming majority of lifelong learners, plus 71 percent of graduate and 67 percent of undergraduate students, now study partially or exclusively online."

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K-12 districts and states tell us that access to holistic data to better understand performance, effectiveness, budget efficiency, enrollment forecasting, student graduation, and workforce impact is one of their biggest challenges. With so many disparate systems to pull data from, and as a former CTO, I fully understand the frustration. If you haven't explored Connected Intelligence from PowerSchool, you need to! PowerSchool Connected Intelligence K-12 is the first fully managed Data as a Service (DaaS) platform for K-12 education. It helps school districts and state departments remove data silos by making the most efficient, effective use of the massive amounts of data generated across their source systems to maximize student outcomes. Reach out if you want to learn more! #k12 #k12edtech #dataanalytics #data #k12education https://lnkd.in/gkasPRMv

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Did you know the K-12 professional development market is worth $18 billion? Yet only 29% of teachers are satisfied with current PD offerings. It's time to reimagine professional development that works. In my latest blog post, I dive deep into: • Why traditional PD is failing our educators • How credit-bearing programs boost teacher retention • A real-world case study showing 20% improvement in student achievement • The ROI of strategic professional development Plus, discover how one high school teacher transformed her career and expanded college access for low-income students through targeted PD—at a fraction of traditional costs. Want to create PD programs that teachers value while achieving your district's goals? The solution might be simpler than you think. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gAduGyx3 American College of Education #EducationLeadership #TeacherPD #K12Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #EdLeaders

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