Special presentation - Tools of the blended learning trade

Get a window into state markets—and gain key insights about what states want from vendors—in the latest EdWeek Market Brief webinar. Our guests will be Christine Fox, the deputy director of the State Educational Technology Directors’ Association, and André DeLeón, an education programs professional for the Nevada Department of Education.

Use a hands-on, focused approach to rapidly onboard teachers and reduce staffing challenges for administrators with the new Teacher Acceleration Program (TAP).

For struggling schools, there’s no quick fix. And while a lot of underperforming schools hunger for transformation, the sad reality is that—even with state school improvement policies rooted in ESSA guidelines—it’s not likely to happen in schools that need it most. That’s because one basic element of transformation is often overlooked: school and classroom leadership. Inspiring leaders and teachers, achieving student success, and reaching the next level of improvement require a comprehensive approach that focuses on building a collaborative culture of professional learning, creating a support system to accelerate teacher development AND teacher leadership.

The past year has brought an unprecedented amount of federal funding to K–12 education. While initial CARES Act funds were primarily spent on emergency needs in response to the COVID pandemic, such as PPE and devices to support remote learning, the subsequent two rounds of funds (CRRSA and ARP) have the potential to significantly advance the strategic plans of many districts.