It's not enough to focus on student performance in school. Educators must measure students' soft skills and their ability to learn, say Joseph S. Renzulli and Sally M. Reis of the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut.
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.
Baltimore County Public Schools and Pinellas County Schools were honored for their innovative initiatives that have improved student learning outcomes.
Each station at the "AR MR VR Experience Sandbox" session had a special mission, featuring opportunities to test smartphone apps, cameras, headsets and other devices.
From podcasts and esports to school safety and operational efficiency, District Administration provided insight for a wide range of ed tech topics in 2019.
Since 2015, Superintendent Kathy Murphy has worked on several fronts—from school boundaries to AP enrollment to discipline—to convince a federal judge to a decades-old desegregation order on Hoover City Schools.
DA guest columnist and FETC featured speaker Jacie Maslyk shares how being a learner, leading by example and connecting with colleagues allows leaders to move their schools forward.
Lots of attention is paid to protecting students on school grounds but ensuring their safety while being transported to and from school is just as essential.
