Changing the Language to Build a Culture to Support Transformational Leadership By Eileen Belastock published 1 June 22 To master the new language of leadership, leaders must pivot their thinking from focusing on individuals to concentrating on interactions between individuals.
‘Grow Your Own’ Teacher Programs: What To Know By Ray Bendici last updated 23 May 22 School districts are increasingly developing teachers from within their own student ranks
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
The Superintendent Shuffle By Dr. Kecia Ray published 5 May 22 Finding a qualified school superintendent is a major challenge for school districts, now more than ever
6 Tips for Protecting Student Data Privacy By Erik Ofgang last updated 3 May 22 The award-winning edtech specialists at Oak Grove School District in California share their tips for protecting student data privacy while still utilizing the latest tech tools.
How to Recession-Proof Your School Technology Department By Lisa Gonzales published 28 April 22 School technology leaders need to recession-proof technology departments to weather potentially tough economic times ahead
5 Tips for IT Leadership From an Award-Winning Director of Technology By Erik Ofgang last updated 22 April 22 Innovative Leader Award winner Robert C. Sidford shares IT leadership advice, from focusing on fixing 80 percent of the problem to recognizing your own weaknesses.
What Does Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Look Like in Practice? By Christine Weiser published 18 April 22 At the CoSN conference in Nashville, school district administrators gathered for the first annual meeting of “The Network” to discuss what DEI looks like in practice in their districts - and what more work needs to be done.
Innovative Online Success at Putnam County Schools By Erik Ofgang published 6 April 22 Sam Brooks broke receiving records as a Division I football player, now he heads an influential online program that offers a celebrated personal finance class and emphasizes individualized learning.
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
Celebrating Innovation at the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit in Atlanta By Matthew X. Joseph published 1 April 22 District leaders gathered in Atlanta to collaborate, innovate, and grow their professional learning networks.
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
One District’s Ongoing Hybrid Success By Erik Ofgang published 18 March 22 Early in the pandemic, Kyle Berger, chief technology officer for Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, installed cameras in every classroom for hybrid learning. Those cameras continue to be used in innovative ways.
Creating a High-Quality Instructional Resource (HQIR) Culture By Sascha Zuger published 15 March 22 Tech & Learning Innovative Leadership Awards (Dallas): Best Implementation of Digital Curriculum
Implementing High-Quality Instructional Materials By Sascha Zuger published 14 March 22 Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Awards (Dallas): Best Example of Sustainable Classrooms
Ensuring Technology Access and Equity for a District and a Community By Sascha Zuger published 7 March 22 Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Awards (Orlando): Overall Implementation of Technology
How to Quiet the Hyperactive Hive Mind in Schools By Michael Gaskell published 10 January 22 School leaders need to identify and quell toxic groupthink that can lead to a hyperactive hive mind that impairs everyone
Tech & Learning Summits Coming to Orlando! By Christine Weiser published 13 December 21 School district administrators can register at no charge for this event
5 Teaching Tips From The Coach & Educator Who Inspired Ted Lasso By Erik Ofgang last updated 30 November 21 Basketball coach and math teacher Donnie Campbell, one of the inspirations for Jason Sudeikis’ Ted Lasso, shares his strategies for inspiring young people in the classroom and on the court.
Leveraging Funds To Improve Schools and Meet the Needs of All Students By Susan Gentz, Trent Grundmeyer published 10 November 21 Flush with funding, K-12 superintendents have to make sure spending solves current problems and provides investment in the future
