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Empathic leadership: Why it’s critical for your organization

There is a growing awareness that leaders who demonstrate empathy are not soft or nice; rather, they possess a highly refined skill that can, and data suggests should be cultivated.

3 resources to consider when testing new approaches to out of school time

Think of out of school time as a design space or a learning lab where engagement, experiences and open access programs are tested and understood for import into the "standardized academic year."

Your paraprofessionals can offer high-quality—and fun—tutoring

Denver Public Schools launched Acceleration Academies that pair students who are significantly below grade level with paraprofessionals who are receiving coaching and professional development.

6 ways to reimagine math that will spark curiosity

In this fast-paced and technologically advanced world, math teachers only have a few minutes to capture students’ attention and engage their curiosity.

Here is the most overlooked reason for teacher burnout

Change fatigue is a form of mental and emotional exhaustion that is caused when too much change takes place in an organization or when significant change follows immediately on earlier change.

2 tools to assist your district’s implementation of generative AI

CoSN, working in partnership with the Council of Great City Schools and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to provide school leaders with two tools to assist in their planning, preparation and evaluation of integrating artificial intelligence resources across multiple functions of school district operations.

Asset-based assessment can capture the magic of learning

The best assessment processes allow a learner to be measured alongside milestones of their own developmental trajectory, not in comparison to arbitrary—and potentially outdated—standards that may or may not reflect their unique, lived experiences.

Striking a balance: Rethinking K5 in the digital age

Successfully navigating the blend of on- and offline pedagogies is no easy feat—especially in earlier grades where inclusive, joyful learning is essential and positively associated with academic achievement.

5 must-haves for your new district website

School district websites are often the first point of contact for parents, students and the community. With technology advancing so quickly, however, too many of us are still using older sites.

Embracing the AI renaissance in K12 education

This article intends to introduce key areas of focus that must be considered in the strategic planning process for any district ready to embark on the AI world.

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