Use tech to reassess assessment
Educational leadership is the backbone of school, district, and state education, establishing policies and practices for student and teacher success.
What 500 doorsteps taught me about getting kids back to school
Families want their kids in school, and schools want their students back--the missing piece is usually someone willing to show up and ask the right question
3 ways superintendents can maximize resources this school year
Despite obstacles including school funding and teacher shortages, school leaders can effectively leverage existing resources to solve challenges
8 lessons to help school leaders manage change
The details of effective change management will vary from school to school, but breaking change into smaller pieces, allowing people to change at their own pace, and being aware of everyone’s social and emotional wellness are keys to making it manageable wherever you are
“Ambitious growth” is needed to accelerate learning recovery
New data highlights connection between implementing ambitious goals and closing unfinished learning gaps in reading and math
What keeps edtech leaders up at night?
Julia Fallon, Executive Director of SETDA, discusses key findings released today from the 2023 State Ed Tech Trends report
5 reasons to use a one-stop-shop communications platform
Implementing a new school-home communications platform led to a number of benefits across this entire district
Unfinished learning concerns still plague educators
Nationwide surveys reveal parents’ and educators’ concerns and hopes regarding students’ ongoing unfinished learning
As COVID relief spending deadlines loom, one district moves ahead with an uncommon tech plan
Pressure is hitting districts as they face a Sept. 30 deadline to commit dollars from the second of three stimulus packages--and a year later, another deadline to spend the third, largest, and final installment
Districts brace for fiscal cliff as COVID relief funding nears an end
Inflation and educator feedback are among top considerations in adjusting spending for the new school year, an AASA ARP survey finds
A new battle in the war for cybersecurity in schools: Part 1
Frank Pileiro, Supervisor of Technology and Data for the Linwood Board of Education in Southern New Jersey, discusses new initiatives that every district can use.
Education majors share why they want to become teachers
Many teachers have left the profession after the pandemic, citing burnout and inadequate pay, but some Indianapolis college students are sure of their decision to choose a career in education
Fostering connections and edtech strategies between education leaders
Establishing relationships helps education leaders ensure that their edtech investments are useful and impactful
Solving school transportation troubles with Title I funds
District leaders can provide transportation options for all students through the effective utilization of Title I funds
5 ways to update aging media centers
Taking advantage of ESSER funding helped one district address its outdated media centers and make learning more collaborative and flexible
How districts can proactively protect against school shootings
In order for schools to effectively prepare for gun-related threats, they must take a multi-layered approach
Driving equitable learning with thoughtful software implementation
Equitable learning is not a distant dream; it is a vision we can achieve with intentional efforts and strategic implementation of technology
Leadership coaching as a catalyst for change
Leadership coaching offers a powerful solution to address challenges education leaders face in underserved communities
School safety concerns are on the rise as classrooms open
New research highlights educators' and parents' greatest safety concerns and offers insights on emergency notifications, technology and training
Movers and Shakers—New Edtech District Leaders Take Position
CTOs take over responsibilities for schools from Massachusetts to Illinois to Texas
How we ensure flexibility in our school district communications
A director of community relations explains how her district improved communications by working to reach families in ways that work for them
7 compliance areas for district leaders’ back-to-school checklists
Getting seven essential elements in place before students return to the classroom enhances the safety, well-being, and compliance of your schools
How I foster an inclusive classroom as a new teacher
A military veteran who was drawn to teaching shares his experiences as a Black male educator and role model for children
EdTech Success in LAUSD
Elliott Levine, Qualcomm’s Director of Worldwide Education, discusses positive details from work in the country's 2nd largest district.
9 big ideas to bolster the teaching profession and boost student learning
The teaching profession is facing a series of crises, but there are solutions that might help
Progress toward academic recovery stalled in 2022-23
Data from the most current school year highlights persistent achievement gaps compared to pre-pandemic trends for nearly all student groups
The teaching profession is facing a post-pandemic crisis
Since the pandemic, teacher morale has dropped, while teacher turnover has increased, pointing to a growing crisis in the teaching profession
Closing the gap in school emergency response
When technology works better together, people work better together, enabling faster emergency response and resolution times
4 ways admins can support teachers’ technology use
Actions such as encouraging technology use and outlining expectations are critical as school leaders support their teaching staff in tech integration
3 reasons to spend ESSER funds on school-home communications
Federal dollars can play a major role in helping students get to school, ready to learn, every day
Outdoor learning helps our district’s students see sustainability in action
Modesto City Schools is investing in six outdoor learning environments to help inspire the next generation of sustainability leaders
In SEL budgets, measurement matters
As school systems hammer out their budgets and consider the future of SEL, it’s important to remember that measurement is a critically important part of SEL programming
A small number of teachers can double the racial gap in disciplinary action
The Biden administration issued a letter to school leaders indicating that schools that unfairly discipline students based on race could be in violation of the Civil Rights Act
4 best practices to support and retain school leaders
Ensuring your leadership team feels supported helps cultivate a sense of community, leading to an increase in retention rates
Your top 5 school-home communication challenges, solved
A unified school-home communications platform gives educators and families choice and control over their communication preferences
ISTELive, Abbott Elementary, and a push for Black educator representation
During the opening ISTELive 23 keynote, panelists discussed the urgent need for minority students to see themselves represented in their teachers
3 things Abbott Elementary gets right about new teacher engagement
The show effectively and realistically portrays major differences between how newer and more experienced teachers approach engagement
4 considerations for school safety solutions
Non-negotiable features of effective safety technology include measures for prevention, preparedness, and response
Biden announces $930M in grants to expand internet access, digital equity
The grants will expand and strengthen America’s high-speed internet networks as part of the Investing in America agenda
With Critical Race Theory spurring debate, is there hope for diversity in schools?
The absolute best thing you can do as an educator is embrace the fact that the work of DEI must begin with you
3 new school grant opportunities
