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Search Search ## *Limited Offer: complementary executive session* 1:1 Leadership Consultation #### Given budget and enrollment challenges, many leaders are embracing this moment as a way to lead differently. Strategic scheduling is an often-underestimated lever to impact both student outcomes and district sustainability.  Our data-driven approach to strategic scheduling has helped districts nationwide to expand student access to advanced coursework, improve college and career readiness, and strengthen district fiscal sustainability. Discover how our approach could strengthen your district. Apply for your free personalized, complementary consultation with Dr. Steven Gering. [![10 levers](https://info.betterlesson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/10%20levers.png?width=500&height=500&name=10%20levers.png "10 levers")](https://betterlesson.com/blog/doing-more-with-less-navigating-budget-challenges/) ## *free resource* 10 levers for improving postsecondary outcomes and fiscal sustainability 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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If you must reallocate resources, how do you identify and preserve the highest-leverage functions? ![Icon-Federal-Funding-NoText](https://info.betterlesson.com/hubfs/Icon-Federal-Funding-NoText.png "Icon-Federal-Funding-NoText") ##### Funding Sources What alternative funding sources exist to fill newly created budget gaps?  ![Icon-State-Funding-NoText](https://info.betterlesson.com/hubfs/Icon-State-Funding-NoText.png "Icon-State-Funding-NoText") ##### Communication with Stakeholders Have you engaged in conversations with your school board, community, union, and staff about the impact federal funding changes and/or budget cuts might have on your district? What support do you need? ![Icon-Title-Funding-NoText](https://info.betterlesson.com/hubfs/Icon-Title-Funding-NoText.png "Icon-Title-Funding-NoText") ##### Staff Support & Morale How does the uncertainty around funding affect your hiring strategy and new teacher support? What gaps will you have? 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