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eSchool NewsCybersecurity in K-12 EducationSchool systems experience nearly daily security incidents with increasing sophistication, resulting in data breaches, financial losses, and operational disruptions. Recent reductions in federal support have created additional challenges, but the sector demonstrates unique strength through collaborative information sharing and grassroots support networks. The conversation highlights the critical importance of focusing on fundamental security practices, vendor accountability, and cross-district cooperation to strengthen K-12 cybersecurity despite limited resources.
Guest speaker, Doug Levin is co-founder and national director of the K12 Security Information eXchange (K12 SIX), a national non-profit dedicated solely to helping schools protect themselves from emerging cybersecurity threats.
2025-04-2221 mineSchool NewsCybersecurity in K-12 EducationSchool systems experience nearly daily security incidents with increasing sophistication, resulting in data breaches, financial losses, and operational disruptions. Recent reductions in federal support have created additional challenges, but the sector demonstrates unique strength through collaborative information sharing and grassroots support networks. The conversation highlights the critical importance of focusing on fundamental security practices, vendor accountability, and cross-district cooperation to strengthen K-12 cybersecurity despite limited resources.
Guest speaker, Doug Levin is co-founder and national director of the K12 Security Information eXchange (K12 SIX), a national non-profit dedicated solely to helping schools protect themselves from emerging cybersecurity threats.
2025-04-2221 min
eSchool NewsWhat’s Next for EDWhat will be the fallout of Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education?It’s not often that I have trouble finding people to discuss the politics of public education. Of course, nothing is usual about this administration’s first few weeks. So I was happy to have this conversation with The Cato Institute’s Neal McCluskey, Director for The Center for Educational Freedom, who may not leave you happy with what he has to say, but maybe less worried.
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2025-03-2622 mineSchool NewsWhat’s Next for EDWhat will be the fallout of Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education?It’s not often that I have trouble finding people to discuss the politics of public education. Of course, nothing is usual about this administration’s first few weeks. So I was happy to have this conversation with The Cato Institute’s Neal McCluskey, Director for The Center for Educational Freedom, who may not leave you happy with what he has to say, but maybe less worried.
The computer-generated transcript is below:
Kevin Hogan, Content Director eSchool MediaOK. Hello and welcome to the l...
2025-03-2622 min
eSchool NewsReal World SupportHow High-Quality Instructional SEL and Life Skills Materials Equip Students for Success
The computer-generated transcript is below:Kevin Hogan, Content Director, eSchool NewsThis episode is brought to you by ascend now. Ascend now is an online education platform focused on providing personalized, academic and beyond academic coaching and mentoring to students aged 7 to 17. With a particular emphasis on fostering entrepreneurial skills and mindset by integrating entrepreneurship education into their curriculum. Aiming to normalize kid entrepreneurs through tailored programs and personalized learning paths. OK. Hello and welcome to this special edition of Innovations in Education, the podcast that...
2025-03-1325 mineSchool NewsReal World SupportHow High-Quality Instructional SEL and Life Skills Materials Equip Students for Success
The computer-generated transcript is below:Kevin Hogan, Content Director, eSchool NewsThis episode is brought to you by ascend now. Ascend now is an online education platform focused on providing personalized, academic and beyond academic coaching and mentoring to students aged 7 to 17. With a particular emphasis on fostering entrepreneurial skills and mindset by integrating entrepreneurship education into their curriculum. Aiming to normalize kid entrepreneurs through tailored programs and personalized learning paths. OK. Hello and welcome to this special edition of Innovations in Education, the podcast that...
2025-03-1325 min
eSchool NewsNavigating Special Education with Open CommunicationExpert IEP founder Antoinette Banks outlines how special education has been chronically underfunded for decades—and how the potential dismantling of the Department of Education adds new complications.
This episode is sponsored by ManagedMethods. ManagedMethods is the only company providing K-12-specific cybersecurity and safety for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and online browsing. Our product suite makes cybersecurity and safety easy and affordable for school districts working to keep their students, faculty, staff, and communities safe. Gain the visibility and control you need to monitor, alert, and respond when time is of the essence—no proxy, no agent, and...
2025-02-2016 mineSchool NewsNavigating Special Education with Open CommunicationExpert IEP founder Antoinette Banks outlines how special education has been chronically underfunded for decades—and how the potential dismantling of the Department of Education adds new complications.
This episode is sponsored by ManagedMethods. ManagedMethods is the only company providing K-12-specific cybersecurity and safety for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and online browsing. Our product suite makes cybersecurity and safety easy and affordable for school districts working to keep their students, faculty, staff, and communities safe. Gain the visibility and control you need to monitor, alert, and respond when time is of the essence—no proxy, no agent, and...
2025-02-2016 min
eSchool NewsThe Best in K-12 EdTech—Last Year and NextIt wasn’t all about AI in education 2024! In this special episode of Innovations in Education, editors Laura Ascione and Kevin Hogan go through the list of the most-read stories from last year and identify the best insights for our readers looking forward to next.The computer-generated transcript is below:
Kevin HoganHappy New Year. Happy New Year 2025, Laura. This is our annual Gabfest on the latest and greatest of eSchool News. We saw last year and what we're kind of looking forward to. The future happy holidays, Laura.
Laura AscioneThanks. Happy holidays. Yeah. I look fo...
2024-12-3015 mineSchool NewsThe Best in K-12 EdTech—Last Year and NextIt wasn’t all about AI in education 2024! In this special episode of Innovations in Education, editors Laura Ascione and Kevin Hogan go through the list of the most-read stories from last year and identify the best insights for our readers looking forward to next.The computer-generated transcript is below:
Kevin HoganHappy New Year. Happy New Year 2025, Laura. This is our annual Gabfest on the latest and greatest of eSchool News. We saw last year and what we're kind of looking forward to. The future happy holidays, Laura.
Laura AscioneThanks. Happy holidays. Yeah. I look fo...
2024-12-3015 min
eSchool NewsFuture Schools—The Power of ConnectionWatch now to hear eSchool News and the experts from Verizon explore the current state and future possibilities for technology-driven education. Takeaways will include:
Cybersecurity Assurance:Compare comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, which safeguard school districts against digital threats and protect sensitive data.
DEI Empowerment:Ensure equitable Internet access for all students, regardless of background or location.
Future Technologies: Leverage advanced bandwidth solutions to unlock the full educational benefits of AR, VR, and AI, enabling enhanced student engagement, deeper understanding, improved academic outcomes and fewer administrative tasks for educators.
2024-06-2514 mineSchool NewsFuture Schools—The Power of ConnectionWatch now to hear eSchool News and the experts from Verizon explore the current state and future possibilities for technology-driven education. Takeaways will include:
Cybersecurity Assurance:Compare comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, which safeguard school districts against digital threats and protect sensitive data.
DEI Empowerment:Ensure equitable Internet access for all students, regardless of background or location.
Future Technologies: Leverage advanced bandwidth solutions to unlock the full educational benefits of AR, VR, and AI, enabling enhanced student engagement, deeper understanding, improved academic outcomes and fewer administrative tasks for educators.
2024-06-2514 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationFuture Schools—The Power of ConnectionWatch now to hear eSchool News and the experts from Verizon explore the current state and future possibilities for technology-driven education. Takeaways will include:
Cybersecurity Assurance:Compare comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, which safeguard school districts against digital threats and protect sensitive data.
DEI Empowerment:Ensure equitable Internet access for all students, regardless of background or location.
Future Technologies: Leverage advanced bandwidth solutions to unlock the full educational benefits of AR, VR, and AI, enabling enhanced student engagement, deeper understanding, improved academic outcomes and fewer administrative tasks for educators.
2024-06-2514 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationHow a true teacher hero advocates for student equity and belongingThe 2023 eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards honors educators for their exemplary use of innovative edtech to support student learning. Profiled here is winner John Arthur, a 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School nominated by Follett. Stay tuned for two more winner profiles to come.
John Arthur, a sixth-grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School in Salt Lake City, was the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year and one of four finalists for 2021 National Teacher of the Year.
Now in his 10th year of teaching, John’s students have gained national recognition as champions for children and immigra...
2023-10-2422 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationSharing best practices
When something works--in the classroom, at the district level, or in the IT department--educators want to share
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
3 reasons instructional audio is a must-have in classrooms
4 tips for using data to differentiate instruction
Modernization of K-12 Financial Operations: Increase Transparency, Improve Control and Compliance, Mitigate Fraud
2022-11-0809 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationAll together nowCommunity support and stakeholder buy-in--from students, teachers, parents, and more--is critical to the success of education initiatives
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
Teachers using technology report stronger connections, community with students
5 tips to build community-wide support for IT transformation
Digital Safety for Students: Keeping Student Data Private and Access Secure
2022-11-0109 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationLessons learned using edtech during COVID
COVID shed light on inequities, but it also taught educators some valuable lessonsIn this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
New research offers major insights into post-pandemic learning
In post-COVID schools, let’s redouble efforts to support students
Meet the 2022 K-12 Hero Awards winners!
Related:Future strategies for today’s schoolsHow to ease three district pain points
2022-10-2511 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationFuture Strategies for Today’s SchoolsWhere is education headed as pandemic-related interruptions dwindle--and where can you find inspiration as you outline your school's priorities?
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
District leaders outline top 3 COVID relief funding priorities
Private wireless is the key to K-20 digital transformation
Meet the 2022 K-12 Hero Awards winners!
2022-10-1809 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationHow to ease three district pain points
School leaders must navigate challenges--here's how to address three persistent troubles and create efficient school systems
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
K-12 staffing shortages threaten reading instruction–AI can help
It’s time to permanently increase education funding–ESSER spending proves it
Safe and Sound: Systematic Communication Strategies for Ensuring School Safety
2022-10-1111 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationTeachers’ helper: Edtech as TA’s
Edtech can be a valuable tool when used by knowledgeable educators--here's how it benefits teaching and learning.In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
6 classroom tech tools that help educators’ mental health
8 questions for educators as they use assessments to support student learning
AI in the Classroom – Supporting Innovative Teaching and Increased Productivity
Related:Running the numbers: New data on the state-of-play in educationAll about the IT department: Proven strategies for success
2022-10-0411 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationRunning the numbers: New data on the state-of-play in educationWhat's the latest in education--and how is it impacting state and district leaders, teachers, and students?In this week's Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
Educator retention hinges on these 3 things
E-rate spending reveals schools’ tech evolution
New report: Equity, Cybersecurity Top List of State Education Technology Priorities
2022-09-2712 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationBest practices for the new normalSchools are open, COVID protocols are part of new (but normal) school policies--here's what's happening in classrooms
In this week’s Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
How online tutoring helps us close learning gaps and support teachers
3 tips to balance the back-to-analog edtech transition
Teacher Shortages: Viable Solutions to Meet Immediate Needs
2022-09-2009 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationAll about the IT department: Proven strategies for success
The IT department plays a pivotal role in a school and district's success--here are tips to make the most out of IT initiatives
In this week's Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
5 ways to make your IT department more efficient
3 critical considerations for the future of school cybersecurity training
4 ways to tackle IT workforce shortages
2022-09-1309 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationRun the numbers: How data solve problems
Data can provide powerful insights into how your district can leverage resources to best meet the needs of students and teachers.
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
AI and expenses—a smarter way to track costs
5 ways relationship mapping supports your students
How analytics can identify student mental health challenges
2022-09-0610 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationBack-to-school success strategiesA new school year brings with it new potential for teaching and learning--here are some strategies to help make this year a success.
In this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
How to keep innovations discovered during the pandemic alive
3 simple things to start an esports program
5 classroom management strategies to try this year
2022-08-3008 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationSuccessful edtech impacts more than just teachers and students
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
Edtech has wide-reaching implications, and when implemented correctly, can benefit an entire district's operations
4 ways library media specialists lead digital transformations in districts
6 back-to-school tips for virtual district leaders
Back office innovations: Devising a more dynamic workflow
2022-08-2311 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationEdtech insights from the back office to the teacher’s deskHear from K-12 Hero Awards nominee Kelly Goodman with Florida Virtual School, and James McClurkin of program sponsor SAP Concur
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
Why back-office systems are an essential element to successful learning
9 priorities for a future-focused education system
Some good news (sort of) on post-pandemic learning gains
2022-08-1610 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationIt's not about the tech, but about how you use itTech for tech's sake won't pass muster--here's how to use today's edtech tools and resources for maximum impact on teaching and learning.
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
3 collaborative strategies to bolster cybersecurity
3 ways to highlight productive urgency while avoiding teacher burnout
Heroes at work: How San Diego USD made PD a pandemic priority
2022-08-0911 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationNext-generation tech for schools--right nowTech is constantly evolving, and new technology advances mean that your schools don't have to wait to use future-looking tools and strategies
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan and sponsored by Galaxy Next Generation:
7 things K-12 IT teams can do now to manage OT risks
AI is the key to scaling personalized, one-on-one instruction
A look at cybersecurity with past Hero Awards Winner Brevard Public Schools
2022-08-0211 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationAll systems go: Future IT strategies to consider todayIT teams are paving the way with innovative strategies--will your institution keep pace?
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
All you need to know about ERP in educationThe future of recruitment? Digital campus tours5 areas ripe for a blockchain boom in higher education
2022-07-2609 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationEdtech best practicesDiscover how to take full advantage of edtech tools and resources in your school or district--and learn how other educators do the same
In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Galaxy Next Generation, host Kevin Hogan explores:
AI education is critical for an equitable tomorrow
Are you tackling the durable skills challenge?
Heroes at Work: Navajo Prep goes all-in on internet access during pandemic learning
2022-07-2611 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationThe Kids Are Alright OnlineIn this episode of Innovations in Education, Sponsored by Galaxy Next Generation, host Kevin Hogan explores:
5 steps to an engaging online elementary program
6 tips to begin an elementary esports program in your school
What Tech Should Stay With The “New Normal"
2022-07-1911 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationRemote possibilities: Successful strategies for virtual teaching and learning
Virtual learning is making its presence known--here's how emerging edtech tools are making room for innovationIn this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
3 ways telepresence robots are impacting learning
How to ensure digital equity in online testing
Blended and hybrid learning--the future of education
2022-07-1211 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationISTELive 22 wrap-up!
Educators once again gathered at one of the nation's largest edtech conferences, where post-pandemic education was in the spotlight
In this episode of Innovations in Education, host Kevin Hogan explores:
How esports and gamification have advanced classroom instruction and homework
Has AR/VR finally come of age?
Will empathy for students AND teachers remain once normality returns?
2022-07-0515 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationOn the ground at ISTE Live22: Learning needs joy and civilityThis week's special edition of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan, comes live from one of the nation's largest edtech conferences. At least 15,000 educators and edtech enthusiasts are gathered in New Orleans for ISTELive 22.
ISTE CEO Richard Culatta notes that we've "beaten the joy out of learning" in recent years. Now is the time to inspire educators and learners. Along with inspiration comes the idea of injecting civility, kindness, and understanding into education.
"It's OK to disagree…you need to disagree; it's how you learn, but we have to do it in a way that's kind an...
2022-06-2812 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationFuture Techniques for Schools to Use Today
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:• What’s so great about online teaching?• Why “offline” digital learning is critical to impact children worldwide.• Tips, Tools and Solutions for Safe, Accessible, and Easy to Manage IT.
2022-06-2109 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationAdopting new student support systemsStudent support is critical--here's how these systems are changing and evolving to be more comprehensive and informativeIn this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:• 3 “keepers” from teaching in a pandemic• 3 ways families can support students’ learning at home• Tips, tools and solutions for safe, accessible, and easy-to-manage IT
2022-06-1409 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationUsing tech to combat trauma
Many tech tools can help educators address the impact trauma has on their students
In this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
3 key actions for trauma-informed student support
6 ways administrators can address teacher burnout in their schools
Fostering student well-being with Microsoft Education Solutions
2022-06-0710 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationMastering the FUND-amentalsFunding is always at the top of school leaders' minds--here's how to manage edtech investments, COVID relief funds, and other instructional programs
In this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:• It’s time to invest in tech equity in education• How to fund your CTE program• How to make the most of your COVID relief funds
2022-05-3110 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationLessons of LeadershipSchool leadership is not without its challenges--discover how to address issues such as inclusivity, staff shortages, and more.
In this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
7 facts about the state of edtech in schools
5 tips to retain your educators during school staff shortages
All about accessibility: Enabling a more inclusive classroom
2022-05-2409 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationHow to solve the teacher shortage remotely
COVID has thinned the teacher pool, with many leaving in droves due to extra stress and demands in the wake of the pandemicIn this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
Schools amplify inequity with failed solutions to teacher shortages
Transforming summer school with high-dosage tutoring
How staff absences impact educator burnout
2022-05-1708 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationFinding the flipped classroom again
In this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
A flipped classroom can engage students and breathe new life into your instructional approach
How to flip the classroom and create avid learners
Flipping the classroom: Now more important than ever
8 principles to help you advance to Flipped Learning 3.0
2022-05-1009 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationEmerging ideas for educationIn this week’s episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
2 years after COVID, remote learning lessons are clear
Transforming education through the ingenuity of communities
Why you should focus on esports–experts share their advice
2022-05-0310 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationMoving Forward: New Concerns, and Promises, for Post-Pandemic Classrooms
In this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
Mental health tops education leaders’ post-pandemic priorities
How to create a primary computer science curriculum in 5 steps
Blended and Hybrid Learning – The Future of Education
2022-04-2610 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationThree solutions for top district difficulties right nowIn this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
3 critical elements of a K-12 cybersecurity strategy
Ways SEL helps students build life readiness
Using Federal Grants to Hire Personnel: Advice for K-12 Districts
2022-04-1911 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationLet’s Show You the MoneyFunding is at the top of the list when it comes to a district's ability to serve its students and stakeholders--here's how to manage it
How districts can take advantage of the great federal funding cashout.
6 things you can do now to make smarter tech purchases later
Schools need to put funding into play for the second half of the year
2022-04-1209 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationAll About EdTech Bots
Bots are become more and more common in education, and it seems their potential is almost limitless.In this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
3 ways chatbots can support mental health in schools
How AI chatbots can help students navigate college admissions
When will bots be in the classroom?
2022-04-0512 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationAll in your head: Essential post-pandemic mental tactics for education leaders
The post-pandemic learning environment presents new challenges, and mental health has never been more critical for school leaders and educators.In this week's episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
4 major components of school violence prevention
7 tips for teacher mental health
The secret to transformational leadership
2022-03-2919 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationIt's not about the tech you have, it's how you use itEdtech has limitless potential--and most of it lies not in having the fanciest tools, but in how tools and resources are implemented
3 edtech trends to watch in 2022
Virtual schools can serve students with special needs—and do it well
Fostering Student Well-being with Microsoft Education Solutions
2022-03-2211 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationHow Education Can Be Better Post-Pandemic
11 educator perspectives on post-COVID learning
Where do IEPs stand two years into COVID?
How to build efficiencies through forms process automation
2022-03-1509 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationAll About CTE: Why Online VoTech is Taking Off
5 steps to building a robust online CTE program
4 ways to enrich CTE
What's next for online trade schools?
2022-03-0814 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationThe New Normal: EdTech Techniques That Will Inspire Learning
3 tools to support trauma-informed teaching.
Why You Should Focus on Esports – Experts Share their Advice
e-Learning requires Wi-Fi optimization
2022-03-0108 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationCybersecurity: How to tackle the #1 issue in education today
In this episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education, host Kevin Hogan explores the following:
What are the next steps to defend K-12 schools from cyberattacks?
How to make data safe and networks sound for schools
Heroes at Work: Brevard Public Schools maintains cybersecurity awareness during pandemic learning
2022-02-2209 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationEssential Time-Tested Teaching Tactics
3 ideas to center educator wellness
How to use critical thinking in ELA and social studies
The future of assessment using project-based learning (PBL)
2022-02-1510 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationWhen EdTech Concepts Become Practical Classroom Realities
Bringing the world to life through augmented reality
3 wireless technology trends to track in 2022
How artificial intelligence can transform professional development for teachers
2022-02-0815 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationEdtech tactics for both success and failure
In this episode of Getting There: Innovation in Education, with Kevin Hogan:
How a more equitable school-home communication system helped one district
3 ways to better engage remote students
Exclusive interview with Carl Hooker on his new book Ready, Set, Fail!
2022-02-0113 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationFrom Mental Health to Math--New Insights on Improving Instruction
In this week's episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
3 ways chatbots can support mental health in schools
3 classroom tech innovations & how to secure funding for them
How to bring creativity into mathematics
2022-01-2513 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationFinding Solutions to Learning LossAre learning gaps stabilizing?When it comes to learning loss, don’t reinvent the wheel.Gauging the Impact of Personalized Learning.
2022-01-1906 mineSchool News - Innovations in Education2021 Takeaways—New Classroom Methods Learned During All This Madness2021 Takeaways—New Classroom Methods Learned During All This Madness
3 best practices to take with us to the ‘other side’
4 predictions for computer science education in 2022
All About Accessibility: How to enable a more inclusive classroom
2022-01-1011 mineSchool News - Innovations in Education2022 Edtech Predictions—New Year, New Promises
Seven ways education can change for the better
64 bets on how tech will benefit students, parents, and teachers this year
How asynchronous video provides special complements to in-person instruction
2022-01-0418 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationHow edtech discoveries during the pandemic can turn into innovations after
In this episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education, sponsored by Adobe Sign:
Nine 2021 takeaways to improve edtech going forward
How personalized learning can help improve digital equity issues
What social-emotional learning (SEL) really means
2021-12-2815 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationThe Everlasting Importance of E-Rate
The 2021 E-rate Trends Report emphasizes the popularity of this essential program plus resources for districts to take advantage.
District leaders discuss how automating forms processing can be done securely.
Zoom Education Marketing Lead Johann Zimmern on what's next for online synchronous learning.
2021-12-2123 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationWhen it comes to edtech, it's not about the tools but how you use them
New cyber security standards attempt to help secure district networks through awareness.
Dr. Matthew X. Joseph, Executive Director of Learning, Providence Public Schools on the power of human networks.
How video creation tools can improve parental relations.
2021-12-1418 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationMaking Lemonade—Finding Edtech Best Practices From Pandemic Pivots
In this week's Getting There: Innovations in Education, Editor at Large Kevin Hogan explores how education leaders are identifying the best practices that emerged from their COVID learning plans.
Best practices from pandemic pivots include:
Six pillars of online PD
New opportunities for special education students
How one district is coming out ahead of COVID
2021-11-2318 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationMeasuring Some Sort of Pandemic ProgressIn this episode: Taking lessons from pandemic teaching, Instilling empathy takes center stage in getting students back to school, and how to improve parent communication.
2021-10-1216 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationPowering Higher Education: Partnership Transparency and Outcomes 2021Wiley Education President Todd Zipper dives deep into their newest report.
How Morehouse School of Medicine stays on the defensive against cyber attacks
2021-09-3012 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationBack to School but Not Back to Normal
In Getting There: Innovation in Education, Editor at Large Kevin Hogan sits down with K-12 educators, thought leaders, and innovators to highlight the latest in an ever-changing school year.
This latest episode, Back to School, but Not Back to Normal, includes:
LearnPlatform CEO Karl Rectanus goes behind the numbers in the 2021 EdTech Top 40.
Hero Award-winning Navaho Prep breaks down how to network the country's most remote district.
2021-09-2919 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationBackup PlansFor Mark Dean, Senior Systems Administrator at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) in Atlanta, Georgia, the cybersecurity war is a never-ending tit for tat with what he calls the ransomware people. Think you have built-in redundancy? They are already after it. In this premiere episode of Innovations in Education—Higher Ed, Mark discusses his strategies for keeping the data, and more importantly, the people safe online at this prestigious institution. MSM is among the nation’s leading educators of primary care physicians, biomedical scientists and public health professionals. An independent, private and historically Black medical school, MSM works to incr...
2021-09-1418 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationHero Awards Winner: San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) - 1:1 ComputingAs the second-largest district in California, San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) has more than 121,000 students enrolled across its 181 schools. The district’s student population is extremely diverse. Nearly 6,000 teachers are in classrooms at the district’s various educational facilities, which include 117 traditional elementary schools, nine, K-8 schools, 24 traditional middle schools, 22 high schools, 49 charter schools, 13 alternative schools, and five additional program sites.
With so many students from a variety of backgrounds, equity is a critical issue for SDUSD. That’s why the district is transitioning from a 1:1 device cart model to a 1:1 device take-home model. Every s...
2021-09-1025 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationHero Awards Winner: Navajo Preparatory School (NPS) - Student ConnectivityNavajo Preparatory School (NPS) is the only Navajo-sanctioned college-preparatory school for Native American students providing opportunities to and shaping the futures.
When COVID-19 forced NPS to shut its doors in March 2020, the entire technology department quickly mobilized to ensure learning continuity in a completely virtual environment. This proved especially challenging as its student population spans the whole Navajo reservation, including some of the most rural areas of New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona.
The first step was to ensure every student had access to safe, reliable internet connectivity. For those without fixed br...
2021-09-0824 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationHero Awards Winner: Brevard Public Schools - CybersecurityEveryone likes a good scare on Halloween, but for the Brevard Public Schools IT team, October of 2020 brought a scare they’d never before experienced. At 10 p.m. on Halloween night, Barrett Puschus, the Director of IT for Brevard Public Schools, received a call from an unknown number. Because he was outside listening to music with his family, he ignored the call, only to see a message appear in his inbox. When he listened to the message, the Microsoft DART team (Microsoft’s cybersecurity arm) let him know it had flagged the Brevard School system with metrics that indicated the...
2021-09-0620 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationWhatever It Takes—How one underserved district continues to make it through the pandemic.Listening to Alena Zachery-Ross, Superintendent of Ypsilanti Community Schools in Michigan, managing her district through this pandemic almost sounds like a positive story. In this conversation with eSchool News, Alena recalls her strategies for success. From a new appreciation for student voice to closer interactions with the wider community, her ideas will help any district not only survive but thrive in these times.
2021-08-2425 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationWhy districts need to think creatively - inside the boxScott Bailey, Superintendent for Desert Sands Unified School District (CA), didn’t let the pandemic get in the way of his team’s plans. Instead, he used the disruptions as an opportunity to accelerate.
In this episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education, Scott breaks down his work to innovate within the confines of a public institution. The district primarily serves five communities in the central Coachella Valley: Bermuda Dunes, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, and Palm Desert. Students from other areas of the desert also take advantage of the quality education provided by our schools.
2021-08-1018 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationOnwards and Upwards—How one district not only survived, but thrived, through the pandemic.Every district obviously had struggles during this past year. But for Chattahoochee County School District, a small, rural community in Southwest Georgia, it was also a time to automate and accelerate. In this episode of Innovations in Education, Superintendent Kristie Brooks, Ed.D., describes how they were able to grow their student body, provide improved personal and professional development, and change some pre-pandemic practices like attendance for the better.
2021-07-0625 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationMaking a post-pandemic promiseVicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) Superintendent Chad Shealy is irrepressible. Whether you are talking about COVID response, CTE strategies, or curriculum content, Chad not only makes you feel happy you asked, but even happier with his answers.
VWSD serves all of Warren County, Mississippi, and has an enrollment of approximately 7,200 students in grades Pre-K through 12. VWSD consists of three high schools (grades 9-12), three middle schools (grades 7-8), 10 elementary schools, and an alternative program.
2021-06-1534 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationChange for the Better—How one district has adjusted to more flexible learning methods.For Rick Cave, Director of Technology at West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District in New Jersey, the biggest challenge to pivoting during the pandemic weren’t the platforms but the people. In this conversation with eSchol News, Rick talks about how the changing behaviors of everyone—students, teachers, and parents—made remote and now hybrid learning work and what aspects should remain once the crisis has passed.
2021-05-1125 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationNo Going Back—why schools need to keep some pandemic techniquesFor Dr. Matthew X. Joseph, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Leicester Public Schools (MA), this past year has meant fewer frequent flier miles but a huge increase in his network, albeit virtually. In this conversation with eSchool News, Matt talks about the importance of these sorts of connections for both students and faculty.
2021-04-2626 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationProfessional Development Should Stay a Pandemic PriorityFor Diane Lauer, Assistant Superintendent of Priority Programs and Academic Support at St. Vrain Valley schools in Colorado, COVID couldn’t stop teacher training. In fact, her work became that much more important. In this conversation with eSchool News, Dianne breaks down her strategies for keeping faculty on point with technology and instruction.
2021-04-0634 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationHow using data during COVID becomes more important than everData is an integral part of this district’s operations, from student engagement to staff vaccinations.
For Matt Reynolds, Assessment and Data Officer for the 64,000+ students that attend Douglas County School District in Colorado, running the usual assessment numbers was obviously useless last year.
That doesn’t mean that data collection was not an essential part of district operations. Quite the contrary in fact.
In this conversation with eSchool News, Matts talks about how they are supporting student learning during this time, as well as helping educators engage students and drive instruction.
2021-03-2222 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationSpecial Ed Success, Even During a PandemicWhen it comes to integrating technology into the day-to-day workings of special education, even during rolling lockdowns and remote instruction, there is no longer a question of either/or when it comes to using tech says Tarrence (Tarry) McGovern, Director of Special Education for Kershaw County School District in South Carolina. In this episode, Tarry talks about some of the innovations in special education and how they can be applied to education in general.
2021-03-0821 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationBe Prepared—It’s a Cliche for a Reason.According to Tony Spence, CIO at Muskego-Norway School District, for a district to be ready for everything, it has to constantly be preparing for something. And maybe be a little bit lucky. In this conversation with eSchool News, Tony details his district’s recent major AV implementation and how it dovetailed with his district’s decision to remain in-person during the COVID crisis.
2021-02-1130 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationEducational Innovations: IT Innovators in Education Need Rest, TooVirtual or hybrid education has been a blessing during the COVID-19 pandemic. When it’s a risk to gather and parents may not feel comfortable sending their children to a classroom, technology has allowed classrooms to take place virtually.
2021-02-0128 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationHow to Lead in This Time of CrisisHenry (Hank) Thiele, Superintendent for Community High School District 99 in Thorndale (IL) can’t stop looking forward. Despite the current, daily chaos of re-opening and lockdowns, hybrid and remote learning, and other disruptive undercurrents affecting schools, he believes that being prepared for what’s next is as important as dealing with the problems of right now. In this conversation with eSchool News, Hank offers his insights for education professionals that will have to deal with fractured communities in the future even after they are “back to normal.”
2021-01-2935 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationEducational Innovations: Charting an Educational Course for Success in Choppy Pandemic Waters.Marianthe Williams, School Administrator and Director of Technology for the River Dell Regional School District in Oradell, New Jersey, took a journey back in time to March of 2020 to help break down her district’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Call it good fortune, or maybe just innovative planning, but the River Dell School District already created the environment and infrastructure to provide remote learning for students and teachers. So, when the pandemic hit, it was ahead of the curve. On March 11, it knew school closures were imminent, and Williams said the staff used a PD day to...
2021-01-1128 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationCharting an Educational Course for Success in Choppy Pandemic Waters.Marianthe Williams, School Administrator and Director of Technology for the River Dell Regional School District in Oradell, New Jersey, took a journey back in time to March of 2020 to help break down her district’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Call it good fortune, or maybe just innovative planning, but the River Dell School District already created the environment and infrastructure to provide remote learning for students and teachers. So, when the pandemic hit, it was ahead of the curve. On March 11, it knew school closures were imminent, and Williams said the staff used a PD day to...
2021-01-1128 min
eSchool News - Innovations in EducationThe eLearning Lessons We Can Take into Post-Pandemic Life
Most teachers and students now have figured out how to utilize the technology that suddenly become required in March.
Student evaluation remains a challenge, especially with some state standards lagging behind technology growth.
Resources utilized during the pandemic still can be important tools going forward.
In March, most school districts were sent scrambling when the start coronavirus pandemic made it clear it was not wise to conduct school on campus – at least not in the traditional way.
Some students are back in the physical building, while others are learning entirely remotely. But, with nine months of...
2020-12-2335 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationHow automation keeps student bullies in check—both in-person and remote.Even a pandemic won’t stop bad student behavior and in many cases inflames it. In this conversation with eSchool News, Laura Lockhart, director of student services of Keller Independent School District in Texas talks about how the district digitally updated their bullying reporting process to keep students safe and meet federal reporting regulations.
2020-11-1024 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationSTEM in the time of COVID—How one district keeps innovating in “The Weirds.”Like every educator, Frank Pileiro has had to pivot. As Supervisor of Technology at Linwood Board of Education in South Jersey, he has the added pressure of overseeing their robust maker space programs while managing the current hybrid teaching setup. In this conversation with eSchool News, Frank explains how to keep engaging students, even if it’s from a distance.
2020-10-1225 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationLooking For The Little WinsEveryone has a crazy COVID story. For Brigantine, NJ Superintendent Glenn Robbins, it goes something like this—lead a school district through a global pandemic having hardly met the students, parents, or faculty. In this conversation with eSchool News, Glenn details the never-ending variables of getting back to school in 2020 and how the priority should be well-being first. In some cases, technology can help not hinder.
2020-09-2829 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationGame On—How one district is using gaming to build community and serve student well being.James O’Hagan is not playing around. As Director of Digital and Virtual Learning for the Racine Unified School District in Wisconsin, his job entails not just managing the virtual learning program in response to the pandemic, but also supporting library services, as well as developing his passion project of Esports. In this conversation with eSchool News, James talks about the essential role Esports can play when it comes to student health, mental wellness, social-emotional learning, as well as connecting to collegiate and career pathways.
2020-09-1525 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationTime to Get Real—How one rural district is dealing with both connectivity and equality for fall.For Todd Dugan, Superintendent of Bunker Hill CUSD #8, a small, remote district in Southern Illinois, issues surrounding back-to-school COVID-19 style are not abstract but all too real. In this conversation with eSchool News, Todd tries to keep the glass half full as he looks to take advantage of these incredible disruptions to education.
2020-08-1830 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationTime to Get Real with EquityHow one rural district is dealing with COVID-related connectivity and equality for fall.
For Todd Dugan, superintendent of Bunker Hill CUSD #8, a small, remote district in southern Illinois, issues surrounding back-to-school COVID-19 style are not abstract but all too real.
Some of the district’s biggest priorities include:
Rural struggles–and successes–as COVID hit Address learning loss that comes with inequity As school resumes, freedom of choice In this conversation with eSchool News, Todd tries to keep the glass half full as he looks to take advantage of these incredible disruptions to educat...
2020-08-0535 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationA Device in Every Hand—How one district handles the chaos of pandemic asset managementFor Sandra Paul, Director of Director Of Information Technology at the Township of Union Public Schools in Northern New Jersey, the goal is simple—every one of the 7,200 kids in her district must have a device this fall. How to accomplish this? Not so simple. In this conversation with eSchoolnews, Sandra details her asset management tactics for whatever scenario her district winds up with—in person, hybrid, or remote.
2020-07-2827 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationFeedback and Flexibility—Two Keywords for One District’s Goal for Fall.As the newly installed Director of Student Information at Barrington School District in suburban Chicago (IL), a district with 9,000 students and 13 schools, Phil Hintz has an added challenge to an already impossible situation—discover unprecedented solutions in an entirely new environment. In this conversation with eSchool News, Phil details how the district is reinventing itself through data collection, making tough logistical decisions, and inspiring both faculty and parents to stretch their imaginations when it comes to instruction.
2020-07-2118 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationProfessional Development Pandemic Style—How one District Is Prepping Staff For SuccessJon Castelhano, Executive Director of Technology at Gilbert Public Schools in suburban Phoenix, Arizona, is making lemonade. Instead of stopgap measures to make it through the COVID-19 crisis, his district is crafting strategic changes with an eye toward the long term. These are ideas long talked about but never implemented in the 40 schools that serve 34,000 students. For it to work, faculty need to reinvent themselves too. In this conversation with eSchool News, Jon describes how they intend to do just that.
2020-07-1420 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationStepping Back To Succeed—How one district is dealing with the intangibles of the unthinkable.Forget about tech for a minute. For Adam Phyall, Director of Technology and Media Services for Newton County School System (GA), connectivity, communication, and emotional support are what is key for district success during the pandemic. In his discussion with eSchool News, Adam talks about the big picture challenges the next school year brings for his students, parents, faculty, and administration and how he plans to deal with them.
2020-07-0623 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationData vs. COVID-19How one district runs the numbers through mapping software to find blended learning solutions for this fall.
When Mark Finstrom, Chief Technology Officer for Highline Public Schools (WA) first integrated data analytic mapping software into his district’s digital toolbox a few years ago, it was to better visualize his district’s data to consider things like potential new school construction or bus routes for approximately 20,000 students. Little did he know he would end up using it for disaster logistics. In this conversation with eSchoolnews, Mark demos the GuideK12 Analytics Suite (watch the video below) and suggests ways...
2020-06-3030 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationWhatever It Takes—South Portland Maine Schools Pivot With The PandemicWhen speaking with Andrew Wallace, Director of Technology, South Portland Maine Schools, two classic marketing slogans come to mind: “Think Different” and “Just Do It.” Whether it is getting Chromebooks and hotspots to students in need, supporting faculty in the move to remote learning, or just giving students a sense of comfort, he and his district, which includes a pre-k center, five elementary schools, two middle schools, and South Portland High School, are making up new rules as they go along in this pandemic era.
2020-06-1622 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationHow Newport-Mesa Unified School District became closer by being apartJenith Mishne is a relentlessly positive person. Not even a global pandemic can dampen her enthusiasm when talking about her job as Director of Education Technology in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District (CA), where she serves 22,500 students at twenty-two elementary schools, two intermediate schools, four high schools, one alternative education center, and one adult education center. In this conversation with eSchool News, Mishne finds the silver linings in the world’s largest beta test for remote learning—from device management to compassionate teacher professional development and better community communication. She also shares some of her thoughts about how education can...
2020-06-0820 mineSchool News - Innovations in EducationDistrict leaders share successes while managing school tech in the midst of the COVID crisisThat COVID “where were you when” moment from last March is still fresh in Paul Sanfrancesco’s mind. Watching neighboring districts announce closures and realizing his own faculty would be stranded at home, contingency plans were hatched and devices were launched to prep students for remote learning.
And while no one could have been completely prepared for what has since developed, schools in the Owen J. Roberts School District (OJRSD) were already using several learning management tools that eased the transition. They also continue to learn new techniques and strategies as all schools everywhere move into the unknown...
2020-05-2623 min