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Lenny Schad

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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.

2019 Chicago Cohort in group feedback session.
Tech & Cybersecurity

Professional Development for Today’s IT Leaders

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, […]
Education leaders need to take a proactive role in driving cybersecurity efforts within their institutions to mitigate attacks from both inside and outside sources.
Op-ed

Cybersecurity—what is your district’s story?

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.
FETC

Organizational Change Management: The secret sauce for successful cultural change

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.
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Admin & Management

How IT leaders can start the school year off right

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.
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Op-ed

DA op-ed: What K-12 leaders should know about 5G technology

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.
Leadership

DA op-ed: Transformational leadership: What is it?

A look at what’s involved in bringing transformational digital leadership to a K-12 school district.

Embracing a collaborative mentality—one of partnerships and aligned expectations—is key to success.
Admin & Management

The changing role of the CIO (Part 2)

A look at how school technology leaders can be “schizophrenic chameleons” by managing processes and procedures while taking risks and pushing boundaries.
Building relationships and understanding the types of technology leadership styles required in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing education landscape are important.
Leadership

The changing role of the school district CIO

Do you see yourself as a traditional or transformational technology leader? The reality is that we must be both.
Admin & Management

DA’s CIO Summits to focus on changing roles

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.

Preparation is key to the successful start of a new school year.
Admin & Management

DA op-ed: What are you doing this summer?

Preparation is key to the successful start of a new school year.
Business, finance, policy, compliance, operations

DA op-ed: 3 strategies for successfully navigating the budget reduction process

Technology department budgets are often among the highest in school systems and the most misunderstood. The technology budget contains items that are critical to not only education but also to the business side of the school system.