What Does It Mean to Be Innovative? By Carl Hooker published 11 January 23 Using Failure and Risk-taking to Unlock Creativity and Innovation
Being a Student-Centric Technology Leader By Erik Ofgang published 6 January 23 Award-winning educator Michael Marassa says one of the keys to being a successful chief technology officer is putting the needs of students and teachers first.
An Award-Winning Vision for A School of the Future By Erik Ofgang published 21 December 22 The Centre for Innovative Learning only exists in the minds of a few innovative educators, but we sure wish it was real.
How One Edtech Leader Supports Equity By Erik Ofgang published 21 December 22 James Batson says his district’s approach to edtech equity has been successful because of the intentionality behind it more than any one initiative.
Tech & Learning Celebrates the 2022 Winners & Finalists of the Innovative Leader Awards at New Event By Christine Weiser published 7 December 22 Tech & Learning’s “Innovative District Leader Summit” at the Liberty Science Center outside New York City brought together the nation’s most innovative district leaders to plan the school of the future
How to Encourage Literacy with Digital Books & Resources By Ian Peterkin published 15 November 22 Melissa Jacobs, director of library services for New York City’s Department of Education, shares tips for encouraging literacy and improving equity with digital books.
How to Lead Through Digital Communication By Michael Gaskell published 7 November 22 School leaders can demonstrate leadership through their digital communication practices
4 Ways to Encourage Girls to Code By Erik Ofgang published 7 November 22 Tips for encouraging girls to code, from Innovative Technology Director award winner, Dr. Karee McAndrew
Rethinking Learning Spaces: 4 Strategies for Student-Centered Learning By Erik Ofgang published 3 November 22 The Brigantine Public School district has redesigned its learning spaces and rethought how and where learning takes place. Superintendent Glenn Robbins shares how others districts can do the same and prioritize student-centered learning in the process.
School Ransomware Attacks: 5 Tips to Prevent & Survive By Erik Ofgang published 11 October 22 Lessons learned after a district fell victim to a ransomware attack, from Brad Stewart the chief technology officer at Lufkin ISD
How One District Addressed Learning Loss By Ian Peterkin published 8 August 22 Hoover City Schools in Alabama pivoted quickly to meet the pandemic’s learning challenges
Best Practices for School Leaders to Support Well-Being By Ray Bendici published 13 June 22 Under the leadership of Alena Zachery-Ross, Ypsilanti Community Schools in Michigan has developed award-winning wellness programs
5 Tips for Tackling Classroom Redesigns By Ellen Ullman published 6 June 22 Creating learning spaces that are accessible for students with specific needs almost always leads to positive outcomes for all learners
4 Tips for Hosting School Webinars By Erik Ofgang last updated 31 May 22 Webinars should be as interactive as possible and allow for hands-on practice, says Laurie Guyon, who has hosted more than 400 webinars for her Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Digital Wellness, Data Privacy, and Innovation Explored at the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit in Boston By Christine Weiser last updated 10 May 22 Tech & Learning’s Boston Leadership Summit covered a wide variety of topics and recognized the winners of the Boston Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Awards
Best Practices for Blending SEL and Technology By Ray Bendici published 2 May 22 Blending technology with solid pedagogy and social-emotional learning needs
Providing Professional Learning for Classroom Technology Implementation on a Large Scale By Sascha Zuger published 25 April 22 Cristin Kennedy, Director of Instructional Technology for Cobb County Schools in Georgia, was recently recognized for leading the way on technology implementation
Transforming Learning Spaces in Virtual Environments By Sascha Zuger published 19 April 22 Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Awards (Georgia): Most Innovative Learning Spaces
Esports, Equity, and Innovation Explored at the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit in California By Christine Weiser last updated 8 April 22 Tech & Learning’s Leadership Summit covered a wide variety of topics, from esports to data privacy, and recognized the winners of the California Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Awards
Tech & Learning Names the Winners of the Innovative Leader Awards in Atlanta By Ray Bendici published 29 March 22 The honor recognizes exceptional administrators in select regions around the country who are leading innovation in their school districts