Are you following these K-12 thought leaders?

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Teachers, administrators and experts are sharing new ideas and innovations online and on social media. You can join discussions about digital learning, diversity, global collaboration and other topics by following these thought leaders. 

Justin Tarte: This blogger is focused on school culture and integrating technology and social media into schools. He is the executive director of human resources in Union R-XI School District (Mo.). @justintarte, justintarte.com

Shelley Sanchez Terrell: This K-5 tech teacher is an e-learning and digital learning specialist. She has written several books, including Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch EdTech Missions in Your Classroom. @ShellTerrell, shellyterrell.com

Sarah Thomas: A regional technology coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools (Md.), she founded the EduMatch project, which promotes connection and collaboration among educators around the world. @sarahdateechur, sarahjanethomas.com


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Tom Vander Ark: This thought leader on the future of learning is a former superintendent who thinks a lot about artificial intelligence, project-based and personalized learning, competency-based education, social-emotional learning, and ed tech. He is the CEO of Getting Smart. @tvanderark 

Jose Luis Vilson: This middle school teacher in New York City is the executive director of EduColor, a coalition that supports people of color in education. He is known for This Is Not A Test: A New Narrative on Race, Class, and the Future of Education. @TheJLV, thejosevilson.com

Dylan Wiliam: This influential education researcher is recognized as an international expert on assessment. He’s in search of better ways for education to transform lives. @dylanwiliam, dylanwiliam.org

Jennifer Williams: A former school administrator, literacy specialist and teacher, she co-founded Calliope Global. She guides schools around the world in digital learning initiatives. @JenWilliamsEdu 

 

Matt Zalaznick
Matt Zalaznick
Matt Zalaznick is the managing editor of District Administration, covering K-12 public school leadership, teaching and learning, student achievement, education technology, and federal education policy. A journalist since 1996, Zalaznick has reported on politics, law enforcement, and breaking news for newspapers and websites across the U.S. Virgin Islands, the San Francisco Bay Area, Colorado, and the New York City suburbs. He holds a B.A. in English from Tufts University.

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