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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Organizing And Running A Tech Camp For Teachers PD Event ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - Four tips (and more!) for starting your own Tech Camp for Teachers professional development event, from Eva Harvell ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nzoSQ36FiN6wmkNxBG4DRB-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Power of the Promise: How Highline Public Schools is Humanizing Digital Transformation ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - Teshon Christie, Chief of Digital Transformation and Innovation, shares how the district is keeping the human connection at the center of its technology efforts. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Embracing The 3E Model: Engage, Expose, Experience ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - Jennifer Williams of Newton County Schools shares how to implement a district-wide digital learning ecosystem ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ray Bendici ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fyKU2ghiokpCPGgPN3M4JV-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Creating A Hands-On Rotational Gemini AI PD School ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - Hollie Sisk, Assistant Coordinator of Instructional Technology, shares about the innovative ECSD Gemini School, a hands-on rotational AI PD experience for educators ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[AI]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vbbGmvWuWKMFAkcGYbqihP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Language of Learning: Fostering Global Awareness In The Classroom ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - Yusra Obaid shares her school’s innovative edtech projects, including language elements such as an Arabic bilingual program and tips on how to enhance global competency in the classroom. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XMW7vatcEymhy5tNpkSae4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Supporting MTSS With AI ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - Jeremy Sullivan of North Kitsap School District shares how his district is deploying AI in conjunction with multi-tiered systems of support. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ray Bendici ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fedooFLkcKxvBP4gH5BAmC-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ From Apprehension To Empowerment: Creating A Four-Part AI Education PD Series ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - Courtney Bock shares how she created her AI PD program that helps educators understand the basics so they can implement it in their instruction. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[AI]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ray Bendici ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J2neBFLQ9cXmo4ixc2VSfK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Supporting Digital Learning In Rural School Districts ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - Jason Neiffer, Executive Director of Montana Digital Academy, shares about the journey to address rural and remote geographical challenges of tech access in education ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:43:51 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sidvhtUSSZtjNa4rsVF8qa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Implementing RIASEC In Your School District To Support Career Pathways  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - Under superintendent Matthew Friedman, Quakertown Community School District has implemented the RIASEC framework to help students chart career pathways. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aqV7WwGYtxmSSXqY8PBpaU-1280-80.png">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Dr. Matthew Friedman talking with Quakertown Community School District students about their futures. ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Dr. Matthew Friedman]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ From Corporate Ladder to Classroom Impact: How Eric Coronado is Transforming Suffern Central School District through Human-Centric Tech ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Suffern’s Eric Coronado drives innovation through AI, cybersecurity academies, and a relationship-based approach to technology. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:40:10 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Christine Weiser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8GiPB6vv85idbvVgwneZzQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tech & Learning Announces 2026 Dates for Regional Leadership Summit Series ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tech & Learning’s Leadership Summits are unlike any other event for district leaders looking to connect with their colleagues to sustain and drive innovation in their districts. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:19:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:14:06 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Christine Weiser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VWE9XLtqSQdrYT8iwKNUb9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Emcee Carl Hooker combines professional development for school district leaders with fun and opportunities to connect with new colleagues throughout the day. ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Carl Hooker and attendees]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ From Accidental Admin to AI Innovator: How Jennifer Mazza is Empowering Clarkstown Students ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Jennifer Mazza emphasizes that technology must serve instruction, not the other way around. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Christine Weiser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ss9MmZEDyko3KFsaaCxY6A-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Developing An AI-Powered Emotional Management System For Students ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - Dr. Andrew Taylor discusses the development of EDmotionsAI, an emotional management system for schools. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:44 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aCYSBwYFZbqBbtE3UHdyQa-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Beyond the Hype: How Human-Centered Leadership Shapes the Future of AI in Education ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - By keeping the focus on relationships, student needs, and clear instructional goals, Noor Shammas demonstrates that the future of AI in education isn't about the code—it's about the people. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Christine Weiser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jnHhnEToQ4anJrwrQHhksb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Beyond the Screen: How Esports is Redefining Student Wellness ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - For esports to remain a fixture in education, it must be about more than just entertainment, says John Phillips. It must serve the whole child. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Christine Weiser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NfCKhBkf7UoDshU3q2KkBL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Finding The Right Tools To Drive Student Innovation  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Director for Innovation and Technology Andy Fekete discusses helping educators and students find high-quality learning resources. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:43:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ray Bendici ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jZ6AMNu8hYJTRqq3E9BVki-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 4 Things To Consider When Building an Exploration Station in Your District  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/learning/leadership/4-things-to-consider-when-building-an-exploration-station-in-your-district</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - Director of Digital Learning & Innovation Alex Mayszak discusses driving learning and innovation in his district. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7ig29aw9x6BKGYCKujFuyD-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Embracing Diversity, Collaboration, and Inclusion For Edtech Success ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/embracing-diversity-collaboration-and-inclusion-for-edtech-success</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Cori Coburn discusses how the Austin Community College edtech programs thrive thanks to its diverse IT staff, collaboration with K-12 institutions, and having everyone at the decision-making table ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ray Bendici ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mLwhpj3m9o95PoJ8FVzY4m-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Installing And Owning Your Own District Fiber-Optic Internet ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/installing-and-owning-your-own-district-fiber-optic-internet</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - Gina Covington discusses how Texas City ISD used the federal E-Rate program to help install its own fiber-optic internet across the district ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:55:36 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n2GTnucyfPhuVDKHAz5PPe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Charting Your Path to Educational Leadership ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/charting-your-path-to-educational-leadership</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - Anna Fitzsimmons discusses overcoming imposter syndrome and creating a pathway to a career in school leadership ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:56:47 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Christine Weiser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LPtZ9tVvjkXxqKAsYbkSZP-1280-80.png">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Tech &amp; Learning’s Innovative Leader Award shares tips for her leadership journey, moving from classroom teacher to Coordinator of Digital Learning at Belton ISD in Texas.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Anna Fitzsimmons]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Use Data Insight to Inform Professional Development Plans ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/how-to-use-data-insight-to-inform-professional-development-plans</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - LAUSD’s David Kooper discusses being able to collect, analyze, and then use data to drive professional development and handle emergencies ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:27:50 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JPzVdU5EQm2VNohwVUsnBS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Report: A New Education Leadership-Focused Weekly Newsletter From Tech & Learning ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ New weekly newsletter from Tech & Learning will focus on innovative leaders, special events, and much more ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:40:44 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ TL Editors ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PBuBhZCFwDDyE6jP9xodbB-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Ways to Improve Relationships Between Your Instructional Technology Specialists and Library Media Specialists ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - Improving the connections between your district’s specialists can pay big dividends ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:20:46 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9k3dxHtaxAtGpZdxB38m2W-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Tips to Innovate On A Budget ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - Michelle Chenevert shares how to get the most edtech bang for the buck ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:57:27 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oqgsYfvMWPvsM7wVYMTZLH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The ABC’s of Adding Key Partnerships to Your Program ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - Dr. Julianne Ross-Kleinmann shares how to forge partnerships to help your school succeed ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:54:32 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/szJKGTvqbD6UjPVCU3zd3H-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 3 Ways Tech Managers Can Improve Busy Lives of Staff ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Being proactive rather than reactive when approaching tech management can pay good dividends for staff and students ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:19:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EUaV7ntuWUSvReyT4SymG8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Tips For Superintendents To Use Tech To Serve Your District ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Advice that any superintendent can follow to get the most out of education technology. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TxgxyN59P7xDCfHdMuUbSU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Library Media Specialist ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Tips for administrators and educators to make the most of library media specialists’ expertise to benefit their students, from Cathy Collins ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TxhreRdhuZxfAemWGK4PdF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Steps to Mobile Makerspace Success ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - How Bonny Eagle Schools has successfully implemented its Maker Spaces Go Mobile program. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iueVbwErs8dexiEHB3TePh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 3 Tips to Build A Sustainable Agritech Program ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/3-tips-to-build-a-sustainable-agritech-program</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - An agritech program encourages hands-on STEM learning to solve real-world problems. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:52:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bBrC43xHwXNwBFxxDrdw7D-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 3 Tips to Create Your Own Library Learning Commons ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/3-tips-to-create-your-own-library-learning-commons</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Dr. Holly Frilot shares how she has transformed learning spaces and created a library learning commons certification. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:52:31 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vyNcE7nYs8MrywghPkokrF-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 3 Tips to Create An Impactful Student Focus Group ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/news/3-tips-to-create-an-impactful-student-focus-group</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Innovative Leader Award - DeKalb County School District leaders Terri Webb and Natasha Lawyer encourage students to dream about what edtech they want, and then work to make those dreams come true. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:17:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X7hJLMNZYcEuFTXE3ZysTR-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Tips To Launching A Cyber Champions Program ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/5-tips-to-launching-a-cyber-champions-program</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Dr. Shanique Worthey discusses her impressive Cyber Champions program and shares how to launch a similar digital citizenship program in your district. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8RLkSmMMY3kdABiLT6PorF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 4 Tips to Find Balance with Ambitious Tech Programs ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/4-tips-to-find-balance-with-ambitious-tech-programs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD – Dr. Natasha Rachell has helped launch popular tech-infused programs as well as forged key partnerships for Atlanta Public Schools ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:56:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sascha Zuger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SRxefQENfjsdswcjEy9jYa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New School Leader Starter Kit ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/new-school-leader-starter-kit</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’ve just become a leader in your school, here’s some advice, resources, and more to help you get started ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ray Bendici ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h928qaqnZLfit6FTycFE5o-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Integrating AI Through the Creation of a Dedicated Tech Tool Committee ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/news/integrating-ai-through-the-creation-of-a-dedicated-tech-tool-committee</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Using the experience and diversity in your district to help craft and integrate AI policy and tools ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:03:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Millington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VRRyXu3RzjD7XFxuacwuwf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Using a committee to assess AI tools can help put your district and school in a great place]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Using a committee to assess AI tools can help put your district and school in a great place]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Integrate AI Policies Into Professional Development Programs ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/news/how-to-integrate-ai-policies-into-professional-development-programs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Providing an emphasized outlook on professional development in regards to technology and, more specifically, artificial intelligence ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:04:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Millington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fYkQ28xEgYQeYEk7BQFBwP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Through an innovative stoplight policy, AI use for school work was simplified for one school district]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Through an innovative stoplight policy, AI use for school work was simplified for one school district]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Making Service Transitions Simple with Planning and Dedication ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/news/making-service-transitions-simple-with-planning-and-dedication</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Creating smooth technological transitions with careful planning and steadfast knowledge of your educational needs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:05:36 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Millington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qmi9WuCqisE3WSKfeRSuRG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[When transitioning to a new service or system, there are certain steps you can take in order to have the smoothest change over you can manage.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Transitioning to a new system is daunting, but with proper planning can be done right]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Midwest 2024: Regional Leadership Summit Report ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/news/midwest-2024-regional-leadership-summit-report</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Bringing together district leaders and service agencies for a deep dive into what it means to teach in the age of AI. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:06:30 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ TL Editors ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P7RZaceYcRSrSnPLVgubKa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Making A Platform Migration Seamless and Successful ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/news/making-a-platform-migration-seamless-and-successful</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Changing an entire school district from Microsoft to Google can be bumpy, but having a clear plan in place ahead of time can help make it smooth ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Millington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YqeSRaWciMeTuqTDny46m-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Upgrading Technology to Support Learning and Equity ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/news/upgrading-technology-to-support-learning-and-equity</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Building equity in a school district doesn’t always mean breaking the budget to put the latest technology in schools ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:55:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Millington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WcSoDKk8dm4WW6iPHTd49W-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Importance of Working With (Not Through) Technology ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Just simply embracing education technology is not enough for positively impact learning outcomes ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Millington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jg9b9NjcvwynwLZwC6SrXc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How AI Can Help Support Administrative Processes for Educators ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Adding AI to a school’s administrative systems can help save both time and money ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Millington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zg28gLdkbijqUmhFiyL8kC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Reinventing IT With Customer Service In Mind ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Focusing on personal interaction can help an IT department go from a dreaded environment to the superheroes of the school. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:54:47 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Millington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E2b3HXgowDrPSqtqvSD8Qc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Using Legos To Build a Better World: The Lego Build the Change Initiative ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/news/using-legos-to-build-a-better-world-the-lego-build-the-change-initiative</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Take Action Global Lego Build the Change Initiative sparks student interest in providing solutions to some of the problems our world faces today. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:02:42 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Millington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BXJ6CvDCNTXaA6yGvPs3vY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Creating An App That Keeps A School Community Connected ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/news/creating-an-app-that-keeps-a-school-community-connected</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - How one district created its own communication app to help stay connected to the school community ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:45:27 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Millington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mzKG3avB28U4Ft6kgfoTfQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How A Two-Pronged Approach Helped To Protect Student (and Staff) Data ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/news/how-a-two-pronged-approach-helped-to-protect-student-and-staff-data</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - One district has gone about protecting school and staff data by addressing the issue in two distinct ways. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:01:18 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Millington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BdAX2dv7dGmQCkkzSMxG4P-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Connecting Teachers Globally to Enhance Teaching Everywhere  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/news/connecting-teachers-globally-to-enhance-teaching-everywhere</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Award winner Jacqueline Gardy shares her vision and implementation of a system that connects teachers around the world to create an inclusive and enhanced learning and teaching environment. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 02:02:13 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Millington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EjDpmXwjT74aYdEhtWNNZT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Family Choice Day Became a Flexible Way for Families to Engage in Student Learning ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Creating a flexible family choice day can help support student learning and family engagement. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:00:47 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Millington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vBJ5uUS4nXMKFnTJhYQQ2C-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Keeping Student and Teacher Data Safe and Secure  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techlearning.com/news/keeping-student-and-teacher-data-safe-and-secure</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Student data can be more secure by taking steps such as monitoring data privacy agreements and implementing multifactor authentication ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 02:04:31 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Millington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dv3eeJbD2gLqN73yA5mayn-1280-80.jpg">
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