Innovation Insights by Kevin Hogan

Stepping back to succeed: How one district is dealing with the intangibles of the unthinkable

July 7, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

With fall decisions looming, learn how this district tech director is looking at some of the biggest COVID-related challenges for students, educators, and parents

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…

District Management

Data vs. COVID-19: How one district runs the numbers

June 30, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

Through mapping software, this district tech leader is finding the most appropriate blended learning solutions for this fall with data.

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…

District Management

Now the hard work starts

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

How one district changed the rules to not just survive, but thrive, in “the new normal”

Eileen Belastock has been waiting for this moment, just not under these circumstances. As Director of Academic Technology for Mount Greylock Regional School District, which serves 1,250 students…

District Management

Whatever it takes: How this district pivoted with the pandemic

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

When 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…

District Management

How Newport-Mesa Unified School District became closer by being apart

June 11, 2020June 9, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

A district's new AV implementation positioned it to be uniquely situation to handle learning changes when COVID-19 emerged

Jenith 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…

District Management

How Owen J. Roberts School District made the remote transition

June 3, 2020June 2, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

That 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…

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Kevin is a forward-thinking media executive with more than 25 years of experience building brands and audiences online, in print, and face to face. He is an acclaimed writer, editor, and commentator covering the intersection of society and technology, especially education technology. You can reach Kevin at KevinHogan@eschoolnews.com

Stepping back to succeed: How one district is dealing with the intangibles of the unthinkable

Data vs. COVID-19: How one district runs the numbers

Now the hard work starts

Whatever it takes: How this district pivoted with the pandemic

How Newport-Mesa Unified School District became closer by being apart

How Owen J. Roberts School District made the remote transition

The importance of the ITS and Facilities relationship

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Long Island, NY School District Addresses Youth Mental Health Crisis With Opening of New Wellness Center

New Research Reveals Vital Professional Learning Insights

AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning MicroGrant Announced Targets Teachers and Coaches (K-6)

The National Center on Intensive Intervention Adds Classworks® Evidence-Based Reading Intervention to Academic Interventions Tools Chart

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