Principals Don’t Have Huge Impact on Grades, According to New Study By Erik Ofgang published 22 August 22 The influence principals have on student grades, whether positive or negative, might be overrated, suggests new research.
Tech & Learning’s Honor Role Podcast By TL Editors last updated 11 August 22 Conversations with fierce and formidable women in education
Crossing the Mastery Gap By Dr. Kecia Ray published 27 July 22 To improve mastery, increasing the intentionality and continuity of certain best practices will undoubtedly impact overall student success
7 Ways to Sound Out-of-Touch at Your School District By Lisa Nielsen last updated 22 July 22 School district leaders must use updated language and engage in modern personnel practices to continue operating effectively
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
Using Mindfulness and Authenticity to Lead Tech Teams By Erik Ofgang published 10 June 22 Mindfulness can help school IT staff overcome stress and help spur emotional and professional growth
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.
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
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.
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.
Implementing High-Quality Instructional Materials By Sascha Zuger published 14 March 22 Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Awards (Dallas): Best Example of Sustainable Classrooms