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New School Leader Starter Kit
By Ray Bendici Last updated
If you’ve just become a leader in your school, here’s some advice, resources, and more to help you get started

Winds Of Change: Launching A Virtual High School, Boosting CTE Pathways, and Supporting Digital Wellbeing
By Ray Bendici Published
Innovative Leader Award - Melissa McCalla, CTO for Pasadena ISD, shares how her district is addressing multiple edtech challenges.

Thoughtfully Leveraging AI To Improve Learning Outcomes, Efficiency, And More
By Ray Bendici Published
Innovative Leader Award - Matt Kuhn of Volusia County Schools shares how his district has implemented AI for use by students, staff, and leaders.

Helping Students Explore Space And The World Beyond Their Classrooms
By Sascha Zuger Published
Innovative Leader Award - NASA Solar System Ambassador Tim Needles shares how exploring the world and space can provide learning experiences to infinity and beyond

Taking Flight: Getting A Middle School Aerospace Program Off The Ground
By Sascha Zuger Published
Innovative Leader Award - Mary Decker of Franklin Special District offers 3 tips to help a middle school aerospace program take off

Creating 5 Pillars To Guide AI Use In Your District
By Ray Bendici Published
Innovative Leader Award - Director of Information Technology Kadion Phillips discusses implementing AI in a school district as well as how to bolster cybersecurity.

Integrating Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) As An Inclusive Practice
By Sascha Zuger Published
Innovative Leader Award - Kimberly Zajac discusses why digital accessibility is important beyond compliance

Homecoming Queen: How One Educator Returned to Her Childhood District To Lead Its Edtech Efforts
By Ray Bendici Published
Innovative Leader Award - Lauren Harwood of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District shares how she focuses her efforts on AI, CTE program, and cybersecurity
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