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Engaging Students and Teachers with the Power of Hands-On Playful Learning

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 10th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, the Head of Education Impact from LEGO Education® and School Coordinator at El Dorado Avenue Elementary, LA USD will outline some practical ways that school and district leaders can foster learning through hands-on purposeful play to break the cycle of disengagement, reenergize teachers, boost student engagement, and teach future-ready skills.

3 Essential Elements for Successful Out-of-School Time Programs

Date & Time: Thursday, April 11th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, an Out-of-school time (OST) programs expert and former assistant superintendent will outline the three elements essential to their success, and some practical ways to ensure that OST programs become vital community resources that promote both personal and academic growth for students in any district. 

The Digital District: 3 Strategies to Lead Digital Transformation

Date & Time: Thursday, April 4th at 2 pm ET

In this DA webinar, the former Director of Technology from the Chicopee Public Schools will outline 3 simple digital transformation strategies that can help any district leader to modernize processes, reduce costs, accelerate workflows, and eliminate tedious tasks.  

Closing Learning Gaps with High-Dosage Tutoring

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 3rd at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, the superintendent of the Pulaski County Public Schools (Va.) will discuss his district’s initiative to use high-dosage tutoring - an intervention method proven to quickly close learning gaps by specifically targeting each student's specific needs and learning style - as an extension of classroom instruction, and how it is providing personalized support, complementing the work of teachers, and increasing learning outcomes. 

Biden’s plan to increase educator pay could mean fewer kids in class

The Biden administration is lining up a big pay bump for early childhood educators, with one major asterisk: it risks forcing deep cuts to available classroom spots for high-need kids.

Leadership Solutions to Close Math Gaps

Date & Time: Thursday, March 28th at 2 pm ET

Join this 20-minute Ed Talk to explore proven strategies that empower teachers to address diverse math learning needs. Learn the latest evidence-based approaches for accelerating student growth and achievement in math.

Centering Student Voice in Mental Health Support: Proactive & Practical Strategies

Date & Time: Tuesday, March 26th at 2 pm ET

District and school leaders from Oakland Unified (Cali.), North Shore District 112 (Ill.), and Newton Public Schools (Mass.), will discuss proactive and practical structures, including reactive referrals and proactive Tier 1 that emphasizes student voice and fostering belonging, to support students before feelings and behaviors escalate.

Best of FETC: Top Takeaways and Future Trends for 2024

Date & Time: Wednesday, February 14 at 4 pm ET

What was all the buzz at FETC on the expo floor, concurrent sessions, and mainstage presentations? What new products made the biggest splash? What were the most popular content sessions? We will devour the social media posts, attendee feedback, and personal experiences...

Will culture wars resonate in school board races? A Pinellas test case

Some national analysts have claimed the “anti-woke” culture wars movement has overplayed its hand, referring to election losses across the nation last year. Some...

Will chatbots teach your children?

Mr. Khan’s vision of tutoring bots tapped into a decades-old Silicon Valley dream: automated teaching platforms that instantly customize lessons for each student. Proponents...

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