Ranking high on Kevin Schwartz’s list of most memorable moments from his career as Austin (Texas) ISD’s technology officer for learning and systems is a pilot of a 1:1 device initiative he conducted 10 years ago with students in special education. “It was a transformative moment for me to watch those kids be so enabled […]

I taught in a classroom for 26 years prior to becoming an administrator. Over the years, I’ve realized that when educators hear the word “data,” the first things that come to mind are numbers and test scores. At a time when data-driven instruction stands at the forefront of every decision we make, we must understand […]

Here are the bullying prevention programs at Windsor Central School District after district leaders implemented the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program in every school. Class meetings At New York’s Windsor Central School District, elementary teachers talk about bullying in homeroom every morning as breakfast is served. Upper-level schools offer advisory periods, which middle schoolers attend every day […]