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How to Use Bluesky

By Michael Millington Published 6 January 25

Thinking of migrating to Bluesky? Looking to finally join a social media platform? Here’s what you need to know.

Learning

I Tested Social Media Civility Around A Hot Topic And The Results Will Surprise You

By Michael Gaskell Published 28 October 24

Can online social media platforms foster meaningful exchanges, not toxic destructiveness?

Business

TalkingPoints: How to Use It to Connect With Families

By Luke Edwards Published 28 October 24

TalkingPoints is a family engagement platform designed for school and district use.

Classroom Tools

6 Ways For School Leaders to Address “Whispers”

By Michael Gaskell Published 4 October 24

Whispers have the loudest echoes: Stand on the rock, don’t crawl under it

Learning

Creating an internal communication system helps keep educators connected while protecting vital information

Creating An App That Keeps A School Community Connected

By Michael Millington Published 30 September 24

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - How one district created its own communication app to help stay connected to the school community

Apps

Teaching Digital Citizenship and Literacy to Families and the School Community

By Michael Gaskell Published 9 September 24

By prioritizing digital citizenship and literacy, we can prepare our students and their families to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely.

Learning

How A Cellphone Ban Might Impact Equity, Digital Citizenship, and Local Control in Schools

By Michael Millington Published 22 August 24

Should students should have access to their cellphones in school? Here are potential positives and negatives of a cellphone ban in schools and thoughts on where we go from here.

Business