The San Diego School System's Math Strategy Has Been to Focus on "Just-in-Time" Support
San Diego’s school district has steered clear of diagnostic testing in favor of just-in-time learning focused on addressing student weaknesses, says Aly Martinez, a top math instructional coordinator.
The Killeen District in Texas Is One of Many That Has Scrambled to Improve Online Access
The networks director of the Killeen, Texas, school system talks about how the district has worked with telecoms to make remote learning possible.
The San Antonio District's Investments Are Creating New Opportunities for In-Depth Instruction
The San Antonio Independent School District’s big investment in technology has created new opportunities for instruction, but has also brought hurdles the system is trying to overcome.
Indy's Schools Chief Talks About the Needs That Come With a New 1-to-1 Program
Indianapolis Schools Superintendent Aleesia Johnson talks about how the how the district’s recent, massive tech investments will shape its opportunities, and its needs.
She Expects an 'Authentic Familiarity'—Not a Superficial One—With What Students and Teachers Need to Succeed
Lisa Herring, superintendent of the Atlanta Public Schools, wants to work with vendors who are willing to dig deep beneath the surface in understanding her district’s needs.
Gustavo Balderas, Named the 2020 Superintendent of the Year, Is Trying to Guide a District Through the Trials of the COVID Era
Gustavo Balderas, named national superintendent of the year this year, looks for companies that can offer flexibility, and continuity amid change.
Jefferson County Schools Officials Break Down Their Plans—and Their Needs—During COVID
As it implements a combination of remote and in-person learning this fall, the 84,000-student Jefferson County, Colo., school district needs vendors who can pivot quickly.
A Top Official From Arkansas' Largest School District Breaks Down How Needs Are Changing
Districts’ use of emergency federal funding depends in part on what their technology landscape was like, pre-pandemic, says Kimberly Glass, president of a national association of federal aid administrators.
Vendors Looking for Business During COVID Need to Be Patient and Strategic, a North Carolina Official Says
Marlo Gaddis, the chief technology officer for North Carolina’s largest district, says systems like hers are looking for streamlined, simple technology during the coronavirus.
A North Carolina District Administrator Looks for Products That Promise Depth and Equity
Curriculum has to be implemented with fidelity, and only strong professional development will accomplish that, says Nakia Hardy, the deputy superintendent of the Durham, N.C., schools.
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