Innovation Insights by Kevin Hogan

These schools are thriving during COVID–all due to hard work

November 24, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

How one district changed the rules to not just survive, but thrive, in “the new normal”

Eileen Belastock has been waiting for this moment, just not under these circumstances. As Director of Academic Technology for Mount Greylock Regional School District, which serves 1,250 students…

Digital Innovation

Keeping COVID innovations even after the pandemic passes

December 7, 2022November 17, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

One district is hoping to preserve new technologies and innovations it adopted this year—even once COVID lockdowns are a thing of the past

Hoover City Schools in suburban Birmingham, AL, was already one-to-one when the pandemic struck in March. And while its transition to remote learning in the spring was relatively…

District Management

How automation keeps bullying in check—both in-person and remote

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

Student bullying has, in some cases, become worse with the move to online learning during COVID-19--here's how to keep tabs on it

Even a pandemic won’t stop bad student behavior--and in many cases, it inflames bullying. In this conversation with eSchool News, Laura Lockhart, director of student services of Keller…

COVID-19 Update

Running an esports program in a remote learning model

November 3, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

Learn how one district is using gaming--and esports in particular--to build community and serve student well-being

James O’Hagan is not playing around. As Director of Digital and Virtual Learning for the Racine Unified School District in Wisconsin, his job entails not just managing the…

COVID-19 Update

How COVID put a spotlight on equity

October 27, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

For Todd Dugan, superintendent of Bunker Hill CUSD #8, a small, remote district in southern Illinois, issues surrounding back-to-school COVID-19 style are not abstract but all too real.…

District Management

Putting a device in every hand during emergency learning

October 20, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

For Sandra Paul, Director of of Information Technology at the Township of Union Public Schools in Northern New Jersey, the goal is simple—every one of the 7,200 kids…

District Management

STEM in the time of COVID: How one district keeps innovating in “The Weirds”

October 13, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

Across this district, educators are stepping up to ensure STEM learning is on track and engaging for students

Like every educator, Frank Pileiro has had to pivot. As Supervisor of Technology at Linwood Board of Education in South Jersey, he has the added pressure of overseeing…

District Management

Dealing with data during COVID-19

October 6, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

Through mapping software, this district tech leader is finding the most appropriate blended learning solutions for this fall with data.

When Mark Finstrom, Chief Technology Officer for Highline Public Schools (WA), first integrated data analytic mapping software into his district’s digital toolbox a few years ago, it was…

District Management

Looking for the little wins

September 29, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

How one district manages the new remote school year by focusing on social-emotional learning first

Everyone has a crazy COVID story. For Brigantine, NJ Superintendent Glenn Robbins, it goes something like this—lead a school district through a global pandemic having hardly met the…

District Management

Hard work is helping these schools thrive during COVID-19

September 22, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

Eileen Belastock has been waiting for this moment, just not under these circumstances. As Director of Academic Technology for Mount Greylock Regional School District, which serves 1,250 students…

District Management

Game on: Esports in a remote learning model

September 15, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

James O’Hagan is not playing around. As Director of Digital and Virtual Learning for the Racine Unified School District in Wisconsin, his job entails not just managing the…

District Management

How COVID brought this district closer together–even when everyone was apart

September 8, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

A district's new AV implementation positioned it to be uniquely situation to handle learning changes when COVID-19 emerged

Jenith Mishne is a relentlessly positive person. Not even a global pandemic can dampen her enthusiasm when talking about her job as Director of Education Technology in the…

COVID-19 Update

Doing PD in a pandemic

September 1, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

Learn how this district is prioritizing PD and prepping its staff for success during--and after--the COVID-19 pandemic

Jon Castelhano, Executive Director of Technology at Gilbert Public Schools in suburban Phoenix, Arizona, is making lemonade. Instead of stopgap measures to make it through the COVID-19 crisis,…

COVID-19 Update

Dealing with the intangibles of learning during COVID-19

August 25, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

Forget about tech for a minute. For Adam Phyall, Director of Technology and Media Services for Newton County School System (GA), connectivity, communication, and emotional support are what…

COVID-19 Update

Flexibility is key when it comes to COVID

August 18, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

A longtime tech-enabled district shares its secrets for hybrid learning success

Joe Kuzo is as ready as he will ever be. As Tech Director for the Quakertown Community School District in suburban Philadelphia (PA), which includes nine schools, he’s…

District Management

The hidden benefits of a move to online instruction

August 11, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

That COVID “where were you when” moment from last March is still fresh in Paul Sanfrancesco’s mind. Watching neighboring districts ... Read more

District Management

Time to get real with equity

August 5, 2020August 4, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

For Todd Dugan, superintendent of Bunker Hill CUSD #8, a small, remote district in southern Illinois, issues surrounding back-to-school COVID-19 style are not abstract but all too real.…

District Management

A device in every hand during COVID-19

July 28, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

For Sandra Paul, Director of of Information Technology at the Township of Union Public Schools in Northern New Jersey, the goal is simple—every one of the 7,200 kids…

District Management

Feedback and flexibility: Two keywords for one district’s goal for fall

July 21, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

As the newly-installed Director of Student Information at Barrington School District in suburban Chicago (IL), a district with 9,000 students and 13 schools, Phil Hintz has an added…

District Management

Professional Development Pandemic Style—How one District Is Prepping Staff For Success

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

Jon Castelhano, Executive Director of Technology at Gilbert Public Schools in suburban Phoenix, Arizona, is making lemonade. Instead of stopgap ... Read more

District Management

Stepping back to succeed: How one district is dealing with the intangibles of the unthinkable

July 7, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

With fall decisions looming, learn how this district tech director is looking at some of the biggest COVID-related challenges for students, educators, and parents

Forget about tech for a minute. For Adam Phyall, Director of Technology and Media Services for Newton County School System (GA), connectivity, communication, and emotional support are what…

District Management

Data vs. COVID-19: How one district runs the numbers

June 30, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

When Mark Finstrom, Chief Technology Officer for Highline Public Schools (WA), first integrated data analytic mapping software into his district’s digital toolbox a few years ago, it was…

District Management

Now the hard work starts

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

Eileen Belastock has been waiting for this moment, just not under these circumstances. As Director of Academic Technology for Mount Greylock Regional School District, which serves 1,250 students…

District Management

Whatever it takes: How this district pivoted with the pandemic

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

When speaking with Andrew Wallace, Director of Technology, South Portland Maine Schools, two classic marketing slogans come to mind: “Think Different” and “Just Do It.” Whether it is…

District Management

How Newport-Mesa Unified School District became closer by being apart

June 11, 2020June 9, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

Jenith Mishne is a relentlessly positive person. Not even a global pandemic can dampen her enthusiasm when talking about her job as Director of Education Technology in the…

District Management

How Owen J. Roberts School District made the remote transition

June 3, 2020June 2, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

That COVID “where were you when” moment from last March is still fresh in Paul Sanfrancesco’s mind. Watching neighboring districts announce closures and realizing his own faculty would…

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Kevin is a forward-thinking media executive with more than 25 years of experience building brands and audiences online, in print, and face to face. He is an acclaimed writer, editor, and commentator covering the intersection of society and technology, especially education technology. You can reach Kevin at KevinHogan@eschoolnews.com

These schools are thriving during COVID–all due to hard work

Keeping COVID innovations even after the pandemic passes

How automation keeps bullying in check—both in-person and remote

Running an esports program in a remote learning model

How COVID put a spotlight on equity

Putting a device in every hand during emergency learning

STEM in the time of COVID: How one district keeps innovating in “The Weirds”

Dealing with data during COVID-19

Looking for the little wins

Hard work is helping these schools thrive during COVID-19

Game on: Esports in a remote learning model

How COVID brought this district closer together–even when everyone was apart

Doing PD in a pandemic

Dealing with the intangibles of learning during COVID-19

Flexibility is key when it comes to COVID

The hidden benefits of a move to online instruction

Time to get real with equity

A device in every hand during COVID-19

Feedback and flexibility: Two keywords for one district’s goal for fall

Professional Development Pandemic Style—How one District Is Prepping Staff For Success

Stepping back to succeed: How one district is dealing with the intangibles of the unthinkable

Data vs. COVID-19: How one district runs the numbers

Now the hard work starts

Whatever it takes: How this district pivoted with the pandemic

How Newport-Mesa Unified School District became closer by being apart

How Owen J. Roberts School District made the remote transition

Demystifying mobile and broadband speeds

Interoperability is finally getting the spotlight it deserves

CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: Kley Todd

CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: Mike Daugherty

Beyond the visible: Recognizing and accommodating invisible disabilities

IXL and Montgomery County Public Schools Expand Partnership to Enhance Secondary Math Education

Stride Tutoring Moves Families into the Future with Affordable Online Tutoring

MIND Education Enhances Flagship Math Program ST Math with Transformative Back-to-School Upgrades

Outstanding Health Science Students Recognized by HOSA – Future Health Professionals and iCEV

Savvas Learning Company Acquires Pointful Education

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