Many Texas public school districts hire high school students for summer roles—supporting summer programs, clerical and departmental work, campus organization projects, childcare support, and limited food service assistance. These positions can benefit both students and districts, but they also introduce unique compliance, safety, and supervision considerations because the workers are minors in a school environment.
School safety remains a top priority for districts, educators, and families. Many districts include School Resource Officers (SROs)—sworn law enforcement officers assigned to school campuses—as part of their safety strategy. When implemented well, SRO programs can improve coordination with law enforcement, strengthen emergency preparedness, and support prevention efforts. To reduce legal risk and ensure appropriate boundaries, districts should clearly define the SRO’s role and follow strong risk-management practices.
Virtual care is entering a new phase in 2026, with employers seeing rapid growth in Telehealth 2.0 — a more integrated, data driven model that blends virtual visits, remote monitoring, and AI supported clinical decision tools. Analysts describe this shift as a move from “occasional convenience” to a core component of everyday care delivery.
Mental health parity has been a compliance requirement for more than a decade, but 2026 marks a decisive shift in how aggressively federal agencies are enforcing it. Employers who once relied on carriers to “handle parity in the background” are now discovering that regulators expect detailed documentation, transparent processes, and clear evidence that mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) benefits are administered on equal terms with medical and surgical benefits.
As the Iranian conflict continues to unfold, cyberattacks on businesses and infrastructure continue to escalate. On March 12, a cyberattack targeted medical technology company Stryker Corporation, reportedly wiping more than 200,000 devices worldwide and deleting 50 terabytes of corporate data.
Spring can bring about some of the year’s most dangerous weather and wreak havoc on many aspects of a company’s operations. This article discusses the weather threats to watch out for during spring and measures businesses can take to minimize damage.
In 2024, total workplace fatalities in the United States fell to 5,070, the lowest number since 2020. In particular, the construction industry saw improved worker safety, with fewer total deaths. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 41 fewer worker deaths in 2024 than in 2023—down to 1,034 from 1,075—representing a 4% decrease year over year.
As the Iranian conflict continues to unfold, cyberattacks on businesses and infrastructure continue to escalate. On March 12, a cyberattack targeted medical technology company Stryker Corporation, reportedly wiping more than 200,000 devices worldwide and deleting 50 terabytes of corporate data.
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of the modern classroom. New AI-powered tools can assist with lesson planning, personalize learning experiences, and help educators manage administrative tasks more efficiently. As these technologies become more accessible, schools are beginning to explore how AI can support both teaching and learning. However, the rapid adoption of AI [...]
