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Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 6d

When it comes to their budget, this is the % of leaders prioritizing fundamentals:
👩‍🏫64% retaining existing teachers
🧠46% addressing students' mental health
👩‍🎓40% combating student absenteeism

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Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 6d

Although historical spending levels are low (1.6% increase), this might not match the funding decrease.

This puts + pressure on a system that hasn't restored learning back to pre-pandemic levels (63% of leaders say students haven't recovered learning lost during the pandemic)📝

Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 6d

Enrollment is also an issue, but mostly due to declining birth rates.

➡️34 states will experience student enrollment declines between 2025 and 2031, with 11 states experiencing declines of 5% or more ❗️ Some leaders say, however, that charter school enrollment is on the rise.

Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 6d

For starters, leaders predict a decline of about 2.7% annually in federal funding (due to ESSER expiration), flat state funding, and a 1.2% increase in local funding.

However, McKinsey projects local government spending will continue to grow, slightly faster than inflation 🌱

Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 6d

#IndustryNews While inflation rises and funding in education decreases, the per-student budget is set to stay flat for the next 3 years. How are districts responding?

McKinsey recently spoke to 300 leaders about their perspectives on the topic 🧵 #edusky #k12education

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Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 7d

Happy spooky season! 🎃 (Huffy asked us to post this)

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Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 8d

Have you ever seen a student use AI in a clever way and gone, "That's actually genius!"? Huffy wanted to pick your brain about it this week.

Ts, share your anecdotes below 👇 #edtech #AIinEducation #edusky

The World's Classrooms Are Short 44 Million Teachers - EdSurge News

Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 9d

Is tech preparedness important for teachers today?

This week's recommended read answers with a big yes, where the lack of it continues to cause, among other reasons, the ongoing teacher shortage. Ts, do you agree? 💭

📖via @edsurge.com www.edsurge.com/news/2025-09... #edtech #edusky

“(Data) suggests there's something unique about the context of teaching or the working conditions teachers experience that are affecting these ...

www.edsurge.com

Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 12d

Have you ever worked with a new #lowcode/#nocode tool and gone, "Ummm... I'm a little bit lost." You wouldn't be the first one.

We've made sure you don't feel alone experiencing Appli, so we've got many resources to help you get unstuck, including our Forum!

Say hi 👋 forums.appli.io

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Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 13d

The Voices from the Classroom report also highlighted that only 48% of teachers say their school’s AI policy on the use of AI is clear. That's over 1/2 of schools not regulating AI at all.

Ts, does your school have an AI policy? 👇💭 #edusky #k12

Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 14d

Ts, how do you view your profession? 🤔

The 2025 study Voices from the Classroom gave us the scoop, and we've compiled some of the most powerful insights! 👇

Source: e4e.com/teachersurvey #edtech #k12

Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 14d

Ts, how do you view your profession? 🤔

The 2025 study Voices from the Classroom gave us the scoop, and we've compiled some of the most powerful insights! 👇

Source: e4e.com/teachersurvey #edtech #k12

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Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 15d

Did anyone get raptured at school today? 😅

Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 15d

Huffy... is curious once more 😌

Ts, share your answers with Huffy below! 👇 #edtech #edusky #k12

Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 16d

It's the #FirstDayofFall today! A special time to celebrate the changing of seasons as the weather gets a bit chilly and the foliage a bit moodier 🍂🎃

Ts, how do you seize fall? Here are a few activity ideas to bring to the classroom: www.primaryteaching.co.uk/blogs/news/a... #edusky

Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 19d

Teachers are expanding minds every day, helping students become more creative, curious, and passionate about discovering the world around them 💫 #edusky

Why AI's true power in education isn't about saving time

Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 20d

What's the real purpose of AI for Ts? 🤔

"[It] isn't to automate teaching, but to clear space for the creativity, experimentation, and human connection that define great pedagogy." ✨

📖Here's our recommended read of the week: www.eschoolnews.com/digital-lear... #edtech #edusky

AI's purpose in education isn't to automate teaching, but to clear space for the creativity, experimentation, and human connection.

www.eschoolnews.com

Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 21d

Ts, how do you talk to your students about Constitution and Citizenship Day? #k12teachers

Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 21d

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day mark the moment back in 1787, when those born or naturalized on US soil were recognized as citizens 🇺🇸

Teachers around the country today are teaching about this historic moment and the value of sticking together as a nation #edusky

Quizli #MadeWithAppli @appli-io.bsky.social · 22d

Ts, stop wasting your time uploading test results and spend it in a more meaningful way.

Quizli can help! 🐘💚

#edusky #k12teachers #edtech