Steven Blackburn

How a therapy dog helps special ed students during COVID-19

Despite school closures, a Henry Hudson Regional School therapy dog named Hudson is still providing social-emotional support for students with special needs via a video-conferencing platform.

4 districts that created innovative CTE programs and pathways

These four K-12 districts are being honored as Districts of Distinction runners-up for developing innovative career and technical education programs.

Why these 4 superintendents recently won awards and accolades

Here are four school administrators who either recently became a Superintendent of the Year or received another distinguished K-12 award.

How this district is tackling educational barriers for Latino students

More Latinx and other minority students are enrolling in high-rigor classes after an Illinois district created and implemented a multipronged program to improve accessibility.

Why more principals need to embrace STEAM education

A principal and FETC speaker reacts to a recent survey that says principals either don't prioritize the advancement of STEAM education or don't have the means to do so.

How concurrent enrollment and college readiness are benefiting these students

A program from a previous Districts of Distinction honoree that connects middle school students to introductory college-level work has grown significantly.

How this district is improving emotional and physical mindfulness

A previous Districts of Distinction honoree continues to expand the TK-5 student mindfulness and social-emotional learning curriculum that DA recognized in 2016.

Taking learning to new heights

Districts of Distinction honoree Poway USD created a PD and in-class coaching program that transformed ed tech use. Teachers can be cooking dinner at home at the same time they're helping students in Google Suite.

How these FETC session attendees got ahead in their planning to purchase digital tools

The “Elementary Digital Tools Sandbox” was a huge service to district leaders and curriculum developers. Many participating vendors also staffed booths throughout the vast Expo Hall, while others focused exclusively on the sandbox event.

How ed tech leaders benefited from networking at FETC 2020’s Expo Hall

The Expo Hall showcased 49 new solutions along with the most popular products, from security and artificial intelligence enhancements to esports devices, makerspaces and interactive displays. Check out DA's coverage, including a slideshow.

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