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We are officially a month into 2025, y’all. There’s something about the turning of a new calendar year that invites a renewed spirit of innovation and rigor in our schools! Right now, I’m feeling inspired in how we are reimagining what it means to provide a high-quality education for every single student beyond the traditional scope of what school can look like. In particular, I’m feeling inspired by our dear partners at Transcend, including #NACSACon24 keynote speaker and Transcend Co-Founder and Co-CEO Aylon Samouha’s book, “Extraordinary Learning for All: How Communities Design Schools Where Everyone Thrives.” One of the big ideas the book calls out is that school has a design, and it can be redesigned. As leaders in the charter school space and in the charter school authorizing space specifically, I ask you: how can we break away from the typical school design to provide communities what they actually need without sacrificing accountability or innovation? Learn more about Transcend Education’s book: https://lnkd.in/erttiJru

Swati Saha-"𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫-𝐒𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤: 𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝" This book is an engaging and insightful exploration of the complex relationship between parenting and the digital landscape. The book is framed as a conversation between a mother and her son, focusing on how to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age. Through their dialogues, Saha Biswas addresses various themes such as online safety, the impact of social media, digital education, and the importance of fostering a healthy relationship with technology. The mother and son discuss practical strategies for managing screen time, promoting digital literacy, and understanding the implications of internet use on personal growth and relationships. The narrative is both informative and relatable, making it a valuable resource for parents seeking to guide their children through the intricacies of digital life. The author emphasizes the significance of open communication and mutual respect in these discussions, encouraging families to explore the digital world together. Ultimately, "Mother-Son Talk" not only highlights the benefits of technology but also equips parents and children with the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly changing environment, reinforcing the idea that collaboration and understanding are key to navigating the digital world.

Across the country we see the struggle to meet the demands of teacher shortages. This guidance from the U.S. Department of Education is a practical approach to use various funding sources, alongside of Title II Part A, to not only recruit and retain a diverse educator workforce, but to focus on ensuring it leads to improved student outcomes.

"Complex problems rarely have simple solutions. The issues of disparity and its impact on educational success are no different. Now, we've spent two and a half decades refining and proving what it takes to make a difference. And if what's been achieved so far is an indication, together, we have everything we need to make vital change. Our 2023 Annual report reflects on a generation of impact since Steven Carden launched First Foundation in 1998 – read to be inspired. https://lnkd.in/gAR7UWxi #FirstFoundationSuccess #FirstFoundationImpact

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🌟 Exciting Innovations in Education Technology with ViewSonic 🌟 We're thrilled to announce our partnership with the States of Guernsey through the Transforming Education Programme! This collaboration brings cutting-edge technology to all States-maintained schools in Guernsey and Alderney. Our initiative includes deploying interactive screens across classrooms and enhancing teaching effectiveness and student engagement. By next academic year, every classroom will feature these screens with MyViewBoard and Manager Advanced software. "We are honored to support Guernsey's education sector with state-of-the-art technology," emphasizing our commitment to empowering educators and inspiring students. In addition to hardware and software, we provide comprehensive professional development to equip educators with the skills needed to maximize these innovative tools in the classroom. "Our goal is to ensure teachers and students have the tools to succeed in today's digital age," highlighting our dedication to transforming education through technology. Looking ahead, ViewSonic remains committed to driving educational excellence through ongoing innovation and collaboration with educational institutions worldwide. We can't do this without our partners, kudos to Resolution IT Getech and of course States of Guernsey #ViewSonicEducation #EdTechInnovation #DigitalTransformation #InteractiveLearning Tiffany HullSam BeasleyKrishan SharmaFabian SmithAshley HoltRicky KumarThomas Mueller

We are excited to share our SXSW EDU 2025 panel submission with Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, ETS, and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools: "Future Ready Impact: Redefining How Schools Measure Success." As a valued member of our educational community, we need your support to make this important discussion a reality. Traditional report cards and standardized tests fall short of capturing the essential knowledge and durable skills our students need for the future. Our panel includes leaders from Battelle for Kids, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, ETS, and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Drawing on the statewide Portrait of a Graduate work in North Carolina and insights from recent educational research, this discussion will deliver practical strategies for shifting competency-based learning into the mainstream and reinventing assessment practices. By voting for our panel, you are advocating for a future where every student is truly future ready. To participate in the voting process, sign in or create an account for free at https://lnkd.in/eX6Yfhj   1. Select SXSW EDU 2025 from the conference dropdown box  2. You can filter proposals by using the session track, format, and level dropdown boxes. 3. Use the search field to find specific proposals using the title, description, tags, and speakers  4. "Arrow up" for yes or "arrow down" for no  5. Vote once per proposal between now and August 19 We’d love to bring this panel to life and appreciate your support. ✔ Vote here: https://lnkd.in/eX6Yfhj #SXSWEDU #K12 #Education #FutureReady #PortraitofaGraduate

Literacy is the key to unlocking a brighter future for all. Let's commit to erasing the gaps that hold us back and together, we can build a more informed, empowered and connected society.  #InternationalLiteracyDay #LiteracyForAll #GramProBusinessServices

Recently, eSchool News tapped education experts to share where they believe the future of #edtech is headed. Rebecca Kockler, Executive Director for Reading Reimagined, an Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF) program, was among the experts invited to share their insights. Kockler anticipates, “We will see a greater push to support teachers with solutions to help older K-12 students with reading. In 2025, we will see a greater focus on providing research-backed solutions to support upper elementary and middle school students with reading.” All students have the potential to be confident, successful readers–with the right support. Reading Reimagined and its partners are taking a crucial first step to understand the barriers keeping older students from comprehending grade-level texts and providing educators with resources that help learners on their journey to becoming proficient readers. https://lnkd.in/e3MCFCHU