Identifying savings through strategic scheduling
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biweekly expert-led Q&ANavigating budgetary challenges through strategic scheduling and staffing
In an era of shrinking funding and increased budget scrutiny, these 45-minute live free sessions provide K-12 state and district leaders with actionable advice on how to tighten alignment to postsecondary preparation while deploying staff strategically.
- Learn how to efficiently align district resources to maximize student outcomes, even in the face of shrinking funds
- Hear how other leaders are leaning into the uncertainty
- Decide what actions will work best for your district and students
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“I think all school leaders are interested in figuring out how to make our commitments to students tangible and operational. How do we actually make improvements? This is the answer: data-driven analysis, intelligent scheduling, and and policy and practice adjustments in order to increase student success in high school and beyond.”
Dr. Filip Hristić, Senior Director, High School Academics, Portland Public Schools
Resources for K-12 leaders right now
A curated suite of free materials to help state and district leaders facing budget uncertainty
biweekly webinar seriesNavigating budgetary challenges through strategic scheduling and staffing
In an era of shrinking funding and increased budget scrutiny, these 45-minute live free sessions will provide K-12 state and district leaders with actionable advice on how to tighten alignment to postsecondary preparation while deploying staff strategically.
- Learn how to efficiently align district resources to maximize student outcomes—in the face of shrinking funds
- Hear how other leaders are leaning into the uncertainty
- Ask our experts your most urgent questions
- Decide what actions will work best for you, your district, and your students
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Strategies10 levers for navigating budgetary challenges
These 10 strategic scheduling levers have helped district and school leaders identify $100M+ in savings while improving student outcomes.
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ToolkitLeading in the midst of funding uncertainty
PD strategies for principals and district admin designed to help K-12 leaders at all levels support educators, maintain programming, and build trust within their teams.
PodcastOptimizing resources for postsecondary preparation
Dr. Steven Gering breaks down common myths about scheduling and postsecondary preparation, then presents a powerful case for why scheduling is one of the most underestimated leveraged for optimizing resources.
WebinarIs your district scheduling for success?
What if your district could add 172 hours of learning per student over four years without increasing expenses? On August 27th, Racine Unified School District shares how they discovered $4.1M in savings through strategic scheduling.
Webinar ReplayGetting the most out of limited resources
Superintendents from Visalia Unified School District and Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools share how they identified $5M+ in resource reallocations and are using data to better align resources and outcomes to the highest levers for students' postsecondary success.
Webinar ReplayWhat you need to know about 2025 funding
K-12 funding experts discuss the 2025 federal and state funding landscape—then dig into practical tips for approaching both short-term shortfalls and the likelihood of further budget tightening in the future.
leadership consultationWant personalized support?
Apply for your free 1:1 leadership consultation. Limited spots available for 2025-26.
In recognition of the challenges our K-12 state and district leaders are facing, BetterLesson is offering leaders one free executive consultation with actionable strategies and next steps on navigating this uncertain teaching and learning environment.
blog postDoing more with less: 10 levers for navigating budgetary challenges
Scheduling is more than just assigning classes; it's the core engine that drives staffing and programs. It's also where 80% of your operating budget—your people—are deployed. These 10 strategic levers are designed to help district and school leaders ensure leaders are maximizing their resources, aligning every dollar to postsecondary preparation, and ultimately "doing more with less."
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webinar replayBudgeting in uncertainty: what you need to know about 2025 funding
During this recorded session, K-12 funding experts David DeSchryver, Marguerite Roza, and Matt Kennard recap what we know about the federal and state funding—then dig into practical tips for approaching both short-term shortfalls and the likelihood of further budget tightening in the future. This session includes practical tips for leaders facing tough decisions that must be made both rapidly and strategically.
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leadership toolkitLeadership tools and PD strategies for principals and district admin
Changes to funding cause uncertainty for leaders, educators, students, and community members. Handpicked by our team, these strategies are designed to help K-12 leaders at all levels support educators, maintain programming, and build trust within their teams.
>> Access & share the curated strategies
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webinar replayGetting the most out of limited resources
Superintendents from Visalia Unified School District and Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools share how they identified $5M+ in resource reallocations and are using data to better align resources and outcomes to the highest levers for students' postsecondary success.
podcastAligning staffing to build strategic, future-ready pathways
Superintendent Patrick Ward of Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools in Ohio explores what it means to build a future-ready education system—from the classroom to the community, especially in the face of limited resources.
>> Listen to the episode
How BetterLesson can help
partner spotlightRhode Island is making big strides in college- and career-readiness
To drive sweeping, statewide education reform, Rhode Island set out to conduct a total revamp of the state’s graduation requirements. To support this effort, RIDE partnered with BetterLesson for a deep, data-driven analysis of student transcripts across the state.
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