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7 Great NonProfits Changing the Face of Professional Learning

Tom Murray

As mentioned in my previous post 16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools , prior to my role as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, I spent 14 years in a public school in Pennsylvania as an elementary and middle school teacher, middle school and elementary principal, and district level technology director.

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Distraction Management: Preparing Students for the Future

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He then talked about a study from the University of California that found that the average worker spends about 12 minutes on a task before being interrupted and then takes about 25 minutes to return to the task. It is also helping students learn to manage themselves and their cell phone use for future career environments.

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6 Edtech New Year’s Resolutions

Tom Murray

From Providence, Rhode Island to Phoenix, Arizona, I’ve had the privilege to travel and work with over 2,300 district leaders from almost 500 school districts over the past year through the Future Ready Initiative. These concerns are real and often become roadblocks for student learning.

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Learning Transformed: A Free Webinar!

Tom Murray

Just a reminder, the book also comes with a free study guide, found here. Murray , Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools ® , Alliance for Excellent Education, Author, Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, Today. If interested in this free event, you can register here!

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9 Great Nonprofits to Support School Leaders

Tom Murray

This is the third post in a short series meant to highlight the great work of many nonprofit organizations that are working diligently to support students’ learning on a daily basis. The Alliance for Excellent Education (All4Ed) & Future Ready Schools (FRS). Connect: www.all4ed.org , @all4ed | www.futureready.org , @FutureReady.

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Managing the Use of ChatGPT and Cell Phones in Schools

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The conversation, as well as a survey completed by the attendees, will help inform a national study the Center is conducting on best leadership practices for managing devices and technology in K-12. What is the nature of the experience (real-world relevance)? Is it a positive social experience? Article by Diana St.

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Update: North Dakota Innovation Academy

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Generously supported by Ted Dintersmith and in cooperation with the North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders , the goal was to kick off a three-year investment in leadership capacity-building across the state for future-ready learning, teaching, and schooling. We have 72 participants representing 14 school districts.