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Opinion

The changing role of the CIO (Part 2)

May 19, 2019

A look at how school technology leaders can be "schizophrenic chameleons" by managing processes and procedures while taking risks and pushing boundaries.

Opinion

DA op-ed: Evaluating education technology for the classroom

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | May 16, 2019

To keep edtech secure, Houston ISD staffers developed an 11-step evaluation process and a digital library of approved resources.

Tech recycling or refurbishing? Schools must decide on devices

May 17, 2019

Increasingly, school districts are adopting new approaches to managing the replacement, recycling or refurbishing of outdated equipment. Administrators can follow five best practices to tackle the problem in a practical, sustainable way—while keeping long-term goals in mind.

Industry News: K-12 districts implement new business, edtech platforms, offer digital credentials

Steven Blackburn | May 16, 2019

U.S. schools partner with service providers to support student and staff initiatives.

How to find future edtech leaders

Emily Ann Brown | May 16, 2019

When looking to build an edtech team, soft skills can be vital, particularly strong customer service-oriented abilities, including effective communication and collaboration skills, excellent attention to detail, and resourcefulness.

Professional organizations for teachers and K-12 leaders

Melissa Nicefaro | May 15, 2019

DA compiles an alphabetical list of education organizations.

Opinion

DA op-ed: Your school's best firewall is already installed

George Breeden | May 09, 2019

Here are two key strategies leaders can build on to protect their schools from cyberattacks.

Washington Watch: State edtech training grows

Emily Ann Brown | May 07, 2019

The latest K-12 edtech news from the nation's capital, including how more states are now offering edtech training and how educators are preparing to have their voices heard in the next presidential election.

Opinion

DA Op-ed: Empowering students to be change agents

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | May 06, 2019

The argument for getting student voice into decision making can be heard in discussions around the country. What if we combined student voice with design thinking, and then allowed students the same platform for improvement that we provide adults? The Student Innovation Team (SIT) concept does just that.