DA District Administration® December 2018 DistrictAdministration.com Financial feast Boost savings and nutrition through cooperative food purchasing Attendance in action Districts focus on outreach, climate and SEL to cut chronic absenteeism 30 Dark web defenses 36 How to protect student data from being stolen and sold 16 Adventure-based learning Dungeons & Dragons makes a comeback in classrooms 18 A DAY IN THE LIFE An educator's safety insights Breaking age barriers 46 DISTRICT CIO Where to find extra funding for technology initiatives PROD S HO T UC W 57 S E 41 Gaining edtech grants NE Combining multiple grades to improve instruction Security chief relies on teaching experience WCA New Product Showcase Page 60http://www.DistrictAdministration.com