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Lenny Schad, one of the most prominent voices in K12 technology leadership, is District Administration’s chief information and innovation officer.
Five questions district leaders should ask to ensure there is a shared ownership model between the school board, superintendent, and IT department.
A structured change management process can help districts come up with a sustainable way to adapt to the current realities and create buy-in across the district.
Once your collection and deployment plans are in place, you must tackle how maintenance and inventory will be managed.
Having a solid plan for distributing devices, including who has ownership responsibility, is key to success.
Device collection is the first of three key steps to ensure equitable distribution in the coming school year. The first thing that must be done is to identify who got devices and what if any tracking system or spreadsheet was utilized in the distribution process.
Government, telecom companies, the business community and school districts must work together to overcome significant obstacles, says Lenny Schad, chief information and innovation officer of District Administration, and former CIO for Houston ISD.
My name is Lenny Schad, I am the former CIO for Houston ISD and currently, I am the Chief Information & Innovation Officer for District Administration. In my new role, […]
While the number of cyber incidents is on the rise, there is still a portion of school leadership who believe they are somehow less of a target and therefore don’t have to spend as much time and resources on cybersecurity as the “big” districts. That is not true.
Lenny Schad, DA’s chief information and innovation officer, says organizational change can be a daunting experience unless it is backed up with a solid management plan.
Partnering with the IT team to celebrate achievements, review targets, and address the new year’s goals and expectations are key to success, says Lenny Schad, District Administration’s chief information and innovation officer and technology editor-at-large.
5G is the next generation of wireless service. It is designed to keep up with the staggering proliferation of devices needing a mobile internet connection. It will offer faster download speeds and reduced power requirements. Of course, this additional speed and functionality comes with an increased cost.
A look at what’s involved in bringing transformational digital leadership to a K-12 school district.
A look at how school technology leaders can be “schizophrenic chameleons” by managing processes and procedures while taking risks and pushing boundaries.
Do you see yourself as a traditional or transformational technology leader? The reality is that we must be both.
In 2019, DA’s Chief Information Officer Summits will focus on “The Changing Role of the CIO.” The next summit, to be held July 22-24 in Chicago, features a powerhouse lineup of speakers who will provide practical leadership and strategic practices that you can take back to your district.
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