Education Technology

In this section, learn how technology is transforming teaching and learning, as well as the challenges that must be addressed to ensure it is used effectively and is available to all students.

Stories from the Field

A Maryland District Reignites its Digital Transformation

Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) has been, historically, one of the best performing school systems in the state of Maryland. In most of the academic state reported categories, CCPS has ranked in the top one or two spots for many years. CCPS generally has been a very traditional school system...

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California Middle School Highlights Digital Learning for Student Success

This 1:1 school developed a hands-on learning model by building trust with students and the community, and powerful partnerships for student success. An inspiring turnaround story, RMMS has been a featured Digital Learning Day school, awarded grants from I3, Digital Promise, and Digital Innovation in Learning. School Profile 850 students...

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LFA Updates

Let’s Stop Doing Things That Don’t Work and Really Close the Achievement Gap

We must provide all teachers with the equipment and professional development necessary to embrace the digital transformation, writes the Napa County (CA) Superintendent of Schools.

By Dr. Barbara Nemko The year was 1965. Congress passed Title I for the purpose of ensuring that all children would have a fair, equal and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging State academic achievement standards and State academic assessments. In...

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Why Teachers Embrace—or Reject—Technology Tools

New research from Learning Forward offers insights that support implementation of technology initiatives that improve teacher practice.

By Stephanie Hirsh, Executive Director, Learning Forward Every week, it seems, there are enticing new technology tools developed for educators, schools, and school systems. What is it that leads teachers to use such resources? Learning Forward recently concluded a study to understand the factors that drive teachers to embrace --...

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Member Resources

Beyond Barriers: Encouraging Teacher Use of Feedback Resources

What leads teachers to use new technology products or services to improve their practice? Learning Forward recently concluded a study that investigated factors that drive teachers to embrace or challenge the use of products and services designed to support improvements in practice. Findings from the study can assist education leaders...

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2018 IT Leadership Survey

Cyber security and broadband/network capacity are the top priorities for school technology leaders, and budget constraints are their top challenge. A transition from print-to-digital materials is taking longer than projected, and twice as many districts that are seeking to create a 1:1 (device to student) environment are providing the device...

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