National Safe School Reopening Summit: What to Expect By Ray Bendici published 24 March 21 The National Safe School Reopening Summit will bring together educators and stakeholders on March 24 to address concerns and look ahead
Education Leaders Reflect on Anniversary of COVID-19 By Eileen Belastock last updated 22 March 21 It's been a challenging 12 months, but there have been silver linings
Women in Leadership: Examining Our History is Key To Support By Dr. Brandy Nelson published 15 March 21 In order to support women in leadership positions, school districts first need to unpack their practices, identify when their inequities began, and then systematically change behaviors
New Digital Promise CEO Brings his Immigrant Experience and Unique History to the Job By Annie Galvin Teich published 15 February 21 Jean-Claude Brizard wants to change the narrative for children of color
Racism in Technology Leadership: A Black Woman’s Experience By Annie Galvin Teich last updated 9 February 21 Finding a path to greater diversity and understanding
4 Steps to Creating a Post-COVID District Improvement Plan By Dr. Kecia Ray published 13 January 21 A post-COVID district improvement plan should feature input from stakeholders and consider lessons learned from remote learning
A First Look at Education Leaders & Priorities for the Biden Administration By Susan Gentz last updated 11 November 20 President-elect Joe Biden hasn’t officially been declared the winner yet, but the Biden team is forging ahead with planning for the transition into office in just two months.
How to Develop a Sustainable Remote Learning Plan By Alicia Vosburgh published 9 October 20 To come up with a remote learning plan, education leaders should lean on their past successes and tested methods based on familiar frameworks rather than tearing up roadmaps and starting from scratch
New Learning Models for Fall 2020 By Carl Hooker last updated 20 August 20 Schools will be adopting new learning models when students return in Fall
A Better Plan for Fully Reopening Schools This Fall By Lisa Nielsen last updated 15 July 20 Any plan for fully reopening schools needs to offer flexibility and learning options
5 Ways a School Board Can Engage the Community During a Crisis By Tara Smith published 17 July 20 Taking time to communicate with and listen to the community is critical—especially during a crisis
What's Next? Modern Learning Systems for Learners and Leaders By Sascha Zuger last updated 13 July 20 Five steps for designing community schooling
How to Ensure You’re Getting the Most from CARES Act Funds By Annie Galvin Teich published 16 June 20 Ask the right questions to get the most from CARES Act funds and stimulus grants
3 Key Words for Education Boards to Remember During a Crisis By Tara Smith published 15 June 20 Education boards need to emphasize direction, trust, and implementation
Why a School Board Should Set New Priorities During a Crisis By Tara Smith published 12 June 20 For a school board, Successful navigation of a crisis requires trust, consensus, and mutual focus on clear goals and priorities
Closing the Achievement Gap: The Road from Recovery to Restart By Carl Hooker published 11 June 20 To help close the achievement gap, leaders in Miami-Dade County Schools have dedicated significant energy to ensuring students do not fall victim to summer slide
K-12 Survey on Pandemic Decisions: Most Education Spending to Remain Stable By TL Editors published 6 June 20 The survey report includes recommendations based on IESD’s extensive experience in the education market.
Remote Learning and Mental Health: Preparing for Back to School By Ray Bendici published 26 May 20 When considering remote learning and mental health in back-to-school plans, being aware and nimble is critical
CDC Updates Considerations for Re-opening Schools By Ray Bendici published 22 May 20 New guidance from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on implementing best safety practices and creating healthy environments
Remote Learning and Mental Health: Best Practices and Potential Pitfalls By Ray Bendici published 22 May 20 When it comes to remote learning and mental health, educators have to remember that everything is not "normal."