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Onwards and upwards: How one district not only survived, but thrived, through the pandemic

July 6, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

A small Georgia district saw an opportunity to completely revamp outdated practices and policies during the pandemic

In this episode of Innovations in Education, Superintendent Kristie Brooks, Ed.D., describes how they were able to grow their student body, provide improved personal and professional development, and…

Making a post-pandemic promise

June 15, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

A district superintendent shares advice and insight for other district leaders hoping to make a strong start in the fall post-pandemic.

Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) Superintendent Chad Shealy is irrepressible. Whether you are talking about COVID response, CTE strategies, or curriculum content, Chad not only makes you feel…

Changing learning for the better after COVID

May 18, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

Discover how COVID prompted one district to adjust to more flexible learning methods

For Rick Cave, Director of Technology at West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District in New Jersey, the biggest challenge to pivoting during the pandemic wasn’t the platforms, but the…

No going back: Why schools need to keep some pandemic techniques

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

With a pandemic-induced move to virtual comes increased access to online PD events and a greater chance to share best practices.

Professional development should remain a pandemic priority

April 13, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

For Diane Lauer, Assistant Superintendent of Priority Programs and Academic Support at St. Vrain Valley Schools in Colorado, COVID couldn’t stop teacher training. In fact, her work became…

How using data during COVID becomes more important than ever

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

Data is an integral part of this district’s operations, from student engagement to staff vaccinations

For Matt Reynolds, Assessment and Data Officer for the 64,000+ students that attend Douglas County School District in Colorado, running the usual assessment numbers was obviously useless last…

Special education success, even during a pandemic

March 2, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

The move to virtual learning hasn’t impeded this district’s special education process

When it comes to integrating technology into the day-to-day workings of special education, even during rolling lockdowns and remote instruction, there is no longer a question of either/or…

Be prepared: It’s a cliché for a reason

February 22, 2021February 16, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

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

According to Tony Spence, for a district to be ready for everything, it has to constantly be preparing for something. And maybe be a little bit lucky. In…

Leading in this time of crisis

February 9, 2021February 2, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

Henry (Hank) Thiele, Superintendent for Community High School District 99 in Thorndale (IL) can’t stop looking forward. Despite the current, daily chaos of re-opening and lockdowns, hybrid and…

How one district supports STEM during COVID

December 15, 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…

5 ways to prepare and teach online classes

Online tutoring is becoming more accepted for people every day. With the coronavirus pandemic still affecting the world, there’s never been a better time to work remotely.

How is technology impacting literacy?

We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it comes on a digital device? Is there a correlation between technology use and plummeting literacy rates? And is the way our young people consume information negatively impacting their growth as learners?

Getting There: Innovation in Education

Onwards and upwards: How one district not only survived, but thrived, through the pandemic

Making a post-pandemic promise

Changing learning for the better after COVID

No going back: Why schools need to keep some pandemic techniques

Professional development should remain a pandemic priority

How using data during COVID becomes more important than ever

Special education success, even during a pandemic

Be prepared: It’s a cliché for a reason

Leading in this time of crisis

How one district supports STEM during COVID

Delaware Ensures Every Student Has Digital Access to Curriculum and Choice Reading Titles

Education Leaders Claypool And McLaughlin Launch New School

DreamBox Learning® Enters ELA Market with Acquisitions of Reading Plus® and Squiggle Park

Florida’s Martin County School District Selects Award-Winning Digital Resource from Discovery Education to Educate All Students for Success

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