How teacher voice can improve professional development
Teachers didn't like our professional development so we changed it. How did we know? We asked them.
Stakeholder and Community Relations
5 ways to improve your school website design right now
First impressions are lasting. Here's how to make a good one with your school's website -- from navigation to multimedia elements.
Watch 4 ed-tech trailblazers discuss disruptive change for the future
Darryl Adams, DOE’s Ted Mitchell, and more share groundbreaking thoughts “These are not infomercials,” is perhaps the best way to ... Read more
5 ways to give teachers and principals more say in ed-tech buying
Teachers and principals should play a greater role in selecting tech for their schools
Should you treat your school like a business?
The idea of treating students, parents and the school community as customers isn't an entirely new one, but it's still one that makes some school leaders balk. After…
One state’s plan to bring better internet to schools and homes
Since 2003, OneCommunity of Cleveland has been connecting and enabling public benefit organizations across the state like schools, government agencies, healthcare, museums, and libraries with next-generation fiber optics.…
Students’ ed-tech opinions might surprise you
Students are more thoughtful about technology use than many adults give them credit for Students see equity of access as ... Read more
The 3 trust questions to ask every ed tech vendor
Vendors need to answer these questions when establishing trust with administrators The educational technology procurement market is enormous: $13 billion ... Read more
How to include the community when making key school decisions
Technology tools and services are helping school leaders engage key audiences in new and important ways, from starting conversations with constituents via social media to participatory budget processes…
Smart phones require smart communication strategies
With as many as 49 percent of all U.S. adults using smart phones, according to Nielsen reports, it’s time to get smart about school communications as well.