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Dear Members,

We regret to inform you that after careful thought and consideration, the FASBO board has decided to cancel the 2020 conference in October.  We entertained having a virtual conference but decided that we could not put on a quality virtual conference in the short time frame that we have left.  If you have made hotel reservations, please call 407-352-1100 to cancel.  FASBO will be back at the Doubletree Seaworld in Orlando in 2021. 

We were sincerely hoping things would be better by October, however, it just doesn't seem to be going in that direction.  In an effort to keep members engaged throughout the year, we will be offering you other learning opportunities in the coming weeks.  Stay tuned for more.

During a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing earlier this week, an official with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said the federal government plans to ship “millions of tests per week” to help schools reopen and stay open in the coming weeks. (Education Dive)

Horace Mann Educators Corporation recently announced it is giving all public school educators and school districts nationwide access to its Student Loan Solutions suite of student loan management resources, which includes guidance on how to successfully qualify for federal student loan forgiveness available to educators. These Student Loan Solutions accounts, powered by Tuition.io, are traditionally only offered through large private sector employers as an employee benefit.

Teachers, administrators, school staff, and recent college graduates pursuing a career in teaching can sign up directly for the Student Loan Solutions program at horacemann.com/student-loan-debt-help.

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, solution providers are offering schools and districts resources, services and teaching materials at no charge. (District Administration)

There are numerous ways that technology can be used in the classroom, either in-person or online. Here are three digital trends in K-12 education that have been tested and proven effective. (The Tech Advocate)

From podcasters to bloggers and speakers, these influential figures are helping school leaders, IT decision-makers and educators navigate today’s uncertain educational landscape. (EdTech)