edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Unfortunately, many schools and districts are still relying on individuals or looking for that magic program rather than developing educational systems that provide a high-quality, modern education for all students. Kids don’t have time to wait, so school leaders need to make professional learning a high priority.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 25, 2021

One of the biggest challenges in creating and leading equitable learning systems is building staff capacity. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. Step 3: Build Staff Capacity. Join the Community.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Michelle Kruse, Content Lead for Libraries, Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy, Cedar Rapids Community School District Nominated by: Follett Michelle Kruse is the teacher librarian at Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy (RCCBA), a magnet middle school in the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD). Dr. Dana T.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 7, 2023

Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Addressing Technology’s Diversity and Equity Through District Policies, Practices, and Personnel ,” presented by CoSN and AASA , and sponsored by ClassLink. CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Data privacy, a multi-stakeholder priority for school systems, touches every aspect of operations. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Leadership Challenges and Solutions Regarding Data Privacy in Technology-Enriched Learning Environments ,” sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2022

But there are also some innovations and opportunities, like virtual professional learning, that they don’t want to forget. They’re implementing systems structures, instead of one-off or occasional check-ins, so they don’t miss anyone who needs help and to create a culture where people realize the importance of SEL.

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edWeb.net

MAY 9, 2023

If districts work with the community and businesses, they can provide students with connectivity options to access their learning. Finally, a rich digital ecosystem is an interconnected system or digital environment enabling student learning and supporting education administration.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 26, 2023

All equity efforts should be systemic and manifest in every purchase and decision. There are resources available to help with drafting equitable education opportunities: CITES (Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems) from CAST helps school districts “create and sustain inclusive technology systems that serve all students.”

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2022

While the old system was to say yes to every teacher’s technology request, the new system could seem like a lot of nos. Again, having a system that’s user friendly is key. Furthermore, make sure all administrators understand the system. Keep instructional impacts in the picture. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 18, 2023

Student Outcomes and Budget Management Making technology central to the teaching and learning mission supports the drive to increase student achievement even as budgets shrink. AASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Labor Day 2022—instead of the usual beginning-of-the-school-year exercises, Los Angeles Unified School District administrators had to deal with a ransomware attack that shut down its computer systems. Since hackers are constantly looking for new ways to disrupt systems, districts must constantly analyze and update their plans.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

In addition, you want to make sure you’re developing a system that can be reproduced. He is passionate about continuous improvement, enjoys engaging in global professional learning networks, and serves on numerous local and national boards. She plans to continue impacting students’ lives through advocacy and consultancy.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 21, 2022

Due to pandemic-driven increases in school districts’ purchases of devices and software, there’s now a need to develop cohesive systems in which data can be transferred and analyzed quickly and easily in order to improve student outcomes and district operations. What, Why, and How. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In Superintendent Dr. Karen Cheser’s district, Durango School District 9-R (CO), district, staff capacity, and building support systems are the trickiest and most challenging components of scaling innovation. “I CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 29, 2022

Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Leading for Digital Equity: Award-Winning Community Engagement Strategies ,” sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

For instance, one barrier to access was library cards. The school streamlined the process and included library card registration with overall school registration. The library staff constantly communicates with community leaders to find out how they can assist them; again, technology is the tool, not the end goal. Dr. Carol L.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The growing concerns about security among families, school systems, and legislature increased teacher and student reliance on internet accessibility. Yet, alarmingly, many school systems are not sufficiently aggressive in getting ahead of cybersecurity. When a district experiences a cyberattack, its professional reputation is affected.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Of course, there are technical aspects to protecting data, and as many schools have learned during the pandemic, district IT staff need to stay on top of evolving efforts to compromise systems. Based on CoSN’s “ Student Data Privacy: A School System Priority. But that’s just one part of guarding student information.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. AASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. AASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Using formative assessment data throughout the year remains crucial for guiding instruction, and as Dr. Kelley pointed out, it can and should be used for referrals to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support as well. Professional Learning, Family Connections, and Community Engagement. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2021

They address the four critical areas that school leaders must address as outlined in the Leadership for Digital Learning Initiative —technological platforms, human platforms, program management, and communications with all internal and external stakeholders. Van Heukelum concurred. “We They have three sons, Chad, Logan, and Tyler.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about which lens her district was looking through for the upcoming school year, Dr. Kelley reflected that tech enablers and system thinking would drive the following year. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Prior to his position at McGraw-Hill, Daniel served for seven years as superintendent of the Fairfax County, VA, Public Schools, the 12th largest school system in the nation with 168,000 students. Keith Krueger is CEO of CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking), a nonprofit serving as the voice of K-12 school system technology leaders.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

All of the presenters said that due to the growing sophistication of attacks, they include cybersecurity training as part of professional learning. He is a member of numerous professional associations and served as the 2018-2019 President of AASA, The School Superintendents Association. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

Normally, many rural districts work with local libraries and businesses to provide students with WiFi hotspots. Chris Marczak is the superintendent of schools for the Maury County Public School system in Tennessee and a 2017 NSBA “20 to Watch” educational technology award recipient. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

Kelley is superintendent of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, a PreK–8 public school system in Oak Park, IL, with 6,150 students. Dr. Kelley is deeply committed to addressing historical disparities in school systems and realizing a compelling vision of educational equity for every student. Dr. Carol L. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2021

Edtech is no longer a one-time purchase or a luxury item—it’s integrated across every system in school districts from the central office to classrooms to school buses. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

ASSIST EDUCATION & APEX LEARNING ( assisteducation.com/ ) & ( www.apexlearning.com ) ASSIST Education and Apex Learning enhanced their partnership with the addition of adaptive content and digital tutorials into the ASSIST Integrated Education Management System for K-12 schools.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 17, 2020

Evolving school services: It’s not just the learning that’s become virtual; schools need to figure out how to continue all of their offerings, like speech therapy and counseling. At Dr. Barker’s schools, they’ve unexpectedly seen parents sitting with the students during online lessons to learn at the same time. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

From DDoS attacks to ransomware to malware encounters, school districts are at increased risk for harmful and costly security breaches that wreak havoc on systems and programs across departments. Run a vulnerability scan to identify weaknesses and flaws in systems and software. Initiate basic security measures. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2019

School leaders should have a plan for each system: how the information is backed up, how to shut down the affected system and disengage it from the network, and how and what recovery will look like. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. AASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2020

Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. AASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2019

Total cost of ownership: First, administrators need to look at the expenses from a systemic view. Are they prepared to adapt to other systems? He has presented regionally, statewide and nationally on topics that have a foundation in professional learning communities and innovative schools. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MAY 7, 2021

Without devices and the tech tools needed for online learning, many students will not have a quality virtual education (especially when remote teaching and learning happen every day!). Professional Learning. While schools had already built successful professional learning programs, COVID shifted some of their thinking.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Ann co-authored Life Lessons in Leadership , a guide for leaders ages eight to 88.

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