Transitions to new offices, positions, and working with new colleagues (and much more!) are complex for everyone. Transitions can also be difficult for students moving from one of our two elementary schools to our regional middle school. With this in mind, I wanted to highlight our fifth-grade teacher team, a dynamic group of teachers who work tirelessly to support our students. I asked some of our teachers to share essential tips for parents as they help their children transition to middle school. Read more…
Protecting Student Data in the Age of EdTech: Best Practices for School Districts
Ensuring the privacy and security of student data in our schools is paramount. While public school districts can sometimes appear as slow-moving entities, the pace often accelerates regarding educational technology. There is a temptation to move fast—purchasing software and diving into professional development—without fully addressing strict data privacy measures. However, rushing deployment without proper privacy considerations can lead to significant agita for everyone involved.
Building the Future: Florence Roche Elementary School
I had the incredible opportunity to serve on the Florence Roche Elementary Building Committee, where I led the full technology buildout for a brand-new $80+ million elementary school. From vision to implementation, this project was a genuine team effort…one that required deep collaboration across departments, educators, architects, engineers, and multiple technology vendors. Read more…
1:1 Programs Are No Longer Innovative; Were They Ever?
The once-promising initiative of 1:1 programs, funded by local taxpayers, state and federal grants, and bolstered by social media appeal, has become a mere checkbox for public schools. The original goal of adopting a 1:1 environment to enhance student academic effectiveness has faded, leaving a program that schools strive to attain and maintain without a clear purpose. Read more…
CoSN 2024 Conference – Takeaways
Resonanting statements, which were shared during the CoSN 2024 conference in April!