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Just Announced: FREE Future Ready Schools Institutes

Tom Murray

As many readers of my blog know, I serve as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools® , a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education , located in Washington, D.C. So, today, I’m excited to share that we have officially released our 2017 Regional Institute dates and locations ! July 20-21: Albany, NY.

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US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is happening at the US policy level with the coronavirus health crisis? Murray Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools® , a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education , located in Washington, D.C. About Thomas C.

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What Educational Leadership Looks Like Today with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Leadership in this season is difficult. The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe holds a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from St.

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Hacking Project Based Learning: A free webinar!

Tom Murray

I’m excited to have Ross and Erin join me in just a few weeks for this FREE Future Ready webinar on #HackingPBL. Thursday, June 15, 2017. Murray , Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools ® , Alliance for Excellent Education. Check it out! All for the kids we serve, Hacking Project-Based Learning.

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Hacking Leadership: A Free Webinar!

Tom Murray

Tuesday, August 24, 2017, 1:30 p.m. (ET). Murray , Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools ® , Alliance for Excellent Education. Please join Future Ready Schools ® (FRS) for a webinar that is part of its Leadership Hub , a one-stop-shop of professional learning opportunities for school leaders.

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Scaling Innovation: A System’s Approach to Transforming Teaching & Learning

Digital Promise

To help overcome this, we have adopted the Future Ready Schools Framework , a systematic approach to scaling innovative digital learning practices while promoting long-term sustainability. In January 2016, the team collectively took a district self-assessment to gauge BWRSD’s digital learning readiness. Digital Learning Teams.

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Overcoming Social Media Fears

Tom Murray

Recently, I had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Amy Fast at one of our Future Ready Institutes. Here’s a few examples: 10 Social Media Controversies That Landed Students in Trouble This School Year (Edweek, 2017) Why social media can be a minefield for teachers, school officials.