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Preparing the Blueprint for Student Interactivity

By Michael Millington published 3 May 24

Kerri Wall renovated her high school media center to give agency to students, empowerment to teachers, and hope to a community

Building Equity Through Next Generation Science Standards

By Ray Bendici published 2 April 24

How one district is addressing DEI while implementing NGSS

Creating A Comprehensive Cybersecurity Plan For Schools

By Erik Ofgang published 11 March 24

How Belton ISD in Texas created a comprehensive cybersecurity plan under CTO Shad McGaha

Best Practices for Launching a Digital Curriculum at Scale

By Sascha Zuger published 27 February 24

Lessons from launching a digital curriculum for Chicago Public Schools

Tech & Learning Kicks Off 2024 Events with the DMV Regional Leadership Summit

By Marquita Amoah published 24 January 24

District administrators from the region are invited to join the day’s professional development events at no cost

Tech & Learning Announces 2024 Dates for Regional Leadership Summit Series

By Marquita Amoah last updated 12 January 24

Tech & Learning’s Regional Leadership Summits are designed to provide school district administrators with a unique opportunity to network with their colleagues in support of driving innovation in their school districts.

The Generative Age: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Education

She Wrote A Book About AI in Education. Here’s How AI Helped

By Erik Ofgang published 11 January 24

Alana Winnick was able to write "The Generative Age: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Education" in under a year because she used AI to make her writing process more efficient.

Discussing Climate Change with Students and Teachers

By Ian Peterkin published 1 December 23

Award-winning educator Edward Cohen talks about the importance of having difficult classroom discussions around climate change.

Podcast Praise: Connecting Teachers and Community

By Sascha Zuger published 28 November 23

Dr. Laurie Fiorenza has created the “Hear It From a Huskie” podcast to showcase the great work of the teachers in Oak Park and River Forest High School in Illinois

Using Tech & Data to Empower Teachers

By Erik Ofgang published 27 November 23

After starting out in business, Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Award winner Mary Jane Warden fell in love with teaching and the potential to facilitate learning with technology

3 Tips For Teaching With Robots

By Erik Ofgang published 14 November 23

Best practices for teaching with robots from an award-winning educator

Trends To Watch Beyond AI and Other Tips From A Retiring Edtech Leader

By Erik Ofgang published 10 November 23

Award-winning supervisor of technology and data Frank Pileiro is stepping down from his district position. He shares his thoughts on what his successor might face.

4 Tips For New Edtech Professionals

By Erik Ofgang published 6 November 23

Advice for those new to the edtech field from award-winning technology director Sandra Paul

5 Steps to Developing an Unbeatable IT Leadership Team

By Sascha Zuger published 2 November 23

Having a strong IT leadership team is essential to successfully supporting your entire school community

A Data-Driven Approach to Personalized PD in “The Faculty Room”

By Sascha Zuger published 31 October 23

The Faculty Room is an innovative professional development program built by data and designed to personalize PD

Enhancing Education: The Power of Active Learning Classrooms

By Sascha Zuger published 27 October 23

Active classrooms can foster more engaged student-led learning and better academic outcomes

Dynamic Duo: How Two District Leaders Partner to Support Education Innovation

By Sascha Zuger published 16 October 23

Wonder Twins Jeni Long and Sallee Clark combine together to form Jenallee, a dynamic partnership to support the use of edtech

Designing New High Schools to Be Flexible Learning Spaces: What School Leaders Need to Know

By Sascha Zuger published 10 October 23

Preparing high school students for college and careers requires teaching them to be flexible, and learning spaces need to reflect that

Reimagining Professional Development

By Michael Morrison & Lauren Anderson published 11 August 23

Education leaders at Laguna Beach USD have implemented a new approach to professional development

2022 Winners & Finalists of the Innovative Leader Awards

Meet the 2022-23 Winners of Tech & Learning's Innovative Leader Awards

By TL Editors published 10 August 23

Tech & Learning's Innovative Leader Awards celebrate outstanding school district leaders who are reshaping and reimagining the future of education.