Chief Privacy Officers: The Unicorns of K-12 Education
This article discusses how two large school districts handle staffing related to data privacy, Denver Public Schools in Colorado and Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. The article acknowledges that while few if any schools hire Chief Privacy Officers, as suggested in a report by the Center for Democracy and Technology, there are examples of districts with staff… Read More ›
Culturally Responsive Teaching: Key Principles and Practices
In this webinar Dr. Ken Springer, Professor of Education and Chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, will provide an introduction to culturally responsive teaching (CRT)and how to apply it in the classroom. CRT consists of instructional practices that acknowledge the particular cultural background of each student.… Read More ›
School Leader Habits: Flexible Content & Tools
This webinar will introduce concrete practices school leaders can use to build understanding of and ability to leverage flexible content and tools to better support teachers and students. This webinar is part of the School Leader Habits – Promoting Next Gen Teaching and Learning Models series designed to help school leaders make small shifts in daily… Read More ›
8 Ways Schools Can Form a Better Relationship With the Media
This article summarizes key takeaways for working with the media from a panel discussion at the TCEA 2019 conference. San Antonio. The panel, hosted by Chris Piehler of the public relations firm PR With Panache, featured EdSurge and other journalists from Texas. Panelists discussed how schools can effectively use the media to share their success stories. Media coverage… Read More ›
6 Lessons Our District Learned from Our Move to Blended Learning
This article provides very practical advice for districts beginning blended learning initiatives. It pulls from the experiences of Temple Independent School District (ISD) in TX. Staff from the district detail the lessons they learned as they rolled out the initiative after a smaller two year pilot in which 13 teachers learned to leverage technology to… Read More ›
Global Leadership Summit
The Global Leadership Summit is a pre-registered event taking place before the ASCD Empower19 conference. This summit will help participants develop the capacity to lead classrooms and education systems that foster in students the will and the skill to tackle problems of real-world significance locally and globally. Participants will discover effective resources, best practices, and… Read More ›
Work-Based Learning: A Systemic Approach
This video, and the accompanying article, introduce the work-based learning taking place in the East Side Union High School District in San Jose, CA. Over the past five years, this district has implemented Linked Learning Pathways that combine rigorous academics with engaging technical and career-based education. The video provides a real-world look at the work-based learning students… Read More ›
Six Strategic Steps to Digital Learning Success
This practical article provides advice for school and district leaders looking to harness the power of digital learning. It includes six key tips to help leaders avoid pitfalls and ensure technology is used in a way that will support high quality student-centered learning. The authors place particular emphasis on keeping big picture goals in mind… Read More ›
Leaders to Learn From 2019
Each year in Leaders To Learn From, Education Week identifies some of the nation’s most exceptional school district leaders and spotlights their extraordinary impact. This collaborative event is designed for K-12 school-district administrators. Through workshops, case studies, and Q&A led by this group of model administrators, participants will learn how other leaders are solving problems and driving change.… Read More ›
Finding Voice, Taking Action: Sociopolitical Development for Middle-Schoolers and Beyond
College pennants hang on the walls of a charter middle school and shout the names of academic institutions far from this western US city. “HARVARD,” one reads in big, block letters. “MICHIGAN,” “TEXAS,” “WILLIAM & MARY.” The charter school has gone all-in on college. Students start the day by gathering in a large room the… Read More ›
School Leader Habits – Promoting Next Gen Teaching and Learning Models: Data-Driven Decisions
This webinar will address data-driven decision making, a key component to personalized learning for students. School leaders can develop and model their own habits of regular data collection, data-driven instructional decisions, and grouping. By creating habits to develop these competencies, school principals can more successfully support good, innovative instruction. This webinar is designed for principals… Read More ›
A Teacher-Centric Approach to PD
This article takes a close look at how the Kettle Moraine School District implements a professional development system based on earning micro-credentials. This approach puts teachers in charge of what they are learning. The article provides advice and paints a picture of the logistical process that must be in place to support this type of… Read More ›