Executive Summary

K-12 district leaders make daily decisions that shape their schools: hiring great educators, supporting students, and maximizing budgets. “K-12 Lens: A Survey Report from Frontline Education” shares insights from nearly 800 administrators across 49 states and D.C., highlighting key trends in 2024.

  • Hiring & Retention: Teacher shortages are easing (66%, down from 72% in 2023), with the highest retention in districts investing in professional development.
  • Student Support: Chronic absenteeism is lower in schools with in-house nursing and mental and behavioral health services.
  • Budget Planning: Confidence in financial projections is up 15 percentage points, and 93% of leaders using analytics tools report highly accurate forecasts.

A Resource for Planning Ahead

The goal of this report is to help district leaders reflect, compare strategies, and stay aligned with broader K-12 trends, supporting effective staffing, student support, and financial planning.

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