edWebcasts

This edWeb podcast is presented by CoSN and AASA, and sponsored by ClassLink.
You can access the webinar recording here.

School district technology investments can be complicated and the process of budgeting for technology is often very complex. As budget sources change—and sometimes get tighter—assuring that the technology needs of multiple stakeholders are met can be a recurring challenge for school leaders.

In this edWeb podcast, three superintendents share the effective processes they have implemented with their leadership teams when it comes to making decisions about technology purchases and assuring that final decisions are aligned with their district strategic goals and resources. Access to CoSN resources that specifically address the value of investments and total cost of ownership are shared.

This edWeb podcast is of particular value to superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring school leaders.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Scholastic Education.
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Closing the achievement gap requires resources and time outside of school hours. Home libraries are a powerful tool for student success, especially when families and community members are empowered to become literacy champions. Creating a literacy-rich home environment with a well-curated library is a cost-effective way for districts, schools, and teachers to set all children on the path to success.

In this edWeb podcast, we:

• Present the research that demonstrates the positive impact of home libraries on student achievement.
• Hear from three school districts that leveraged home libraries to boost learning outcomes.
• Share effective strategies for how to keep students and families engaged in reading outside the classroom.
• Explore how community partnerships can enhance literacy efforts.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, and family engagement staff.

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This edWeb podcast is hosted by Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District.
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Uncover the power of promising every student a future by exploring your WHY. This edWeb podcast provides listeners with systematic approaches to craft an 18-month plan towards celebration. Learn how community involvement and establishing a mission, vision, core values, district goals, if/then statements, and a “good-to-great” mindset supports all stakeholders in achieving educational excellence.

Listeners will:

• Understand the importance of identifying your WHY as an educational institution and how it forms the foundation of your district goals.
• Learn practical, systematic approaches that cultivate community involvement in achieving educational excellence and how it can be integrated into the planning process.
• Explore practical strategies for crafting an 18-month plan that aligns with your institution’s vision and goals.
• Gain an understanding of essential components for a purposeful, detailed 18-month plan with precise milestones (improving processes, plan execution, establishing persistent practices, and celebrating people’s successes).

This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by MindSpark Learning.
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In an era of rapid change and unpredictable challenges, educational leaders face an uphill battle in guiding their districts and schools effectively. This dynamic edWeb podcast is designed for district and school leaders who are navigating the complexities of today’s educational landscape. This session explores actionable strategies to overcome the “Learning Pit,” a metaphor for the struggle and growth that occurs when grappling with difficult concepts and situations.

Our expert panelists share insights on how to foster a culture of resilience, adaptability, and innovative thinking. Listeners gain practical tools to lead their teams through uncertainty, strengthen collaborative problem solving, and cultivate an environment where staff and students can thrive despite obstacles. The panelists:

• Provide frameworks for navigating and overcoming the Learning Pit
• Equip leaders with strategies to enhance decision making in uncertain times
• Foster a culture of growth and resilience in schools and districts

Learning objectives include:

• Understand the concept of the Learning Pit and its implications for leadership
• Explore techniques for leading teams through challenges with confidence
• Learn methods to build collective resilience and maintain progress

Listeners leave with a toolkit of practical strategies, actionable insights, and renewed confidence to guide their schools effectively through times of uncertainty and change. This edWeb podcast is of interest to district and school leaders of all grade levels.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by The Ethics Institute at Kent Place School.
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The digital world is our world. The rapid growth of AI technologies presents both opportunities and challenges that must be addressed ethically and responsibly. It’s important to emphasize AI’s role in enhancing human decision making without replacing human judgment. It is critical that educators show students how to leverage AI in safe, productive ways.

With this in mind, should educators adapt and find ways to increasingly incorporate generative AI in the classroom? How do schools educate students about this ever-growing technology, its language models, prompt engineering, and the possible positive uses? Should an “Introduction to AI” course be incorporated into curricula? If so, what would be its content? We explore these emerging questions during this session.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Logitech.
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Do you feel like there is never enough time in the school day? According to a new research study by Logitech and the EdWeek Research Center, 30 hours of instructional time is lost to distraction each school year!

Fear not, edtech has the potential to increase instructional time by enhancing the ability of teachers and students to consume and communicate information. But when technology is broken, dated, or inappropriate for classroom use, it can have the opposite effect, contributing to time loss. Join for an insightful conversation where you hear the latest research and learn how the right tools and edtech setup can help regain lost instructional time.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.

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This edWeb podcast is presented by ERDI.
This edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

Principals are essential to sustainable school improvement, regardless of their experience level. In this third edWeb podcast of Trailblazing Leadership Week, we highlight the crucial role principals play in guiding Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) to elevate student achievement. Both first-year and experienced principals discover tools to foster collaborative environments where teachers analyze data, refine instructional practices, and align strategies with school goals.

In addition to leading ILTs, principals explore ways to extend this work into classrooms, directly coaching teachers and providing targeted feedback to enhance instructional practices. Our session provides practical tools tailored to help first-year principals establish a solid foundation in instructional leadership while also equipping experienced principals with strategies to deepen their impact. This hands-on approach supports principals in cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and shared responsibility for student success, especially in the complex landscape of urban schools. Join us to strengthen your leadership and make a lasting impact on your school community.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 school leaders, district leaders, and teachers.

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This edWeb podcast is presented by ERDI.
This edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors of society, and education is no exception. As K-12 school districts across the nation grapple with AI’s implications and potential, it is crucial to understand how to effectively implement and leverage this technology to enhance teaching and learning.

During this second edWeb podcast of Trailblazing Leadership Week, members of the National Council of Innovative Instructional Leaders (NCIIL) identify challenges, offer suggestions, and discuss the necessary mindsets and critical components of a successful AI launch and implementation. They also highlight key takeaways from NCIIL’s recent report, Shaping Education for Generation Alpha in an Era of AI.

NCIIL serves as a community for knowledge sharing and innovation exploration, with the goal of influencing and inspiring the wider educational community in pursuit of transformative excellence. NCIIL’s commitment is to be relentless solution seekers, channeling creativity and innovation to transform obstacles into opportunities and ensure progress remains unhampered in the complex world of education.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 school leaders, district leaders, education technology leaders, teachers, and librarians.

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This edWeb podcast is presented by ERDI.
This edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

Gain a fresh perspective on shaping education in a way that speaks to the unique strengths and challenges of our youngest generations. Whether you’re an administrator, teacher, or policy influencer, based on the research of Dr. Jean Twenge, this session provides insights about ways to add generational research as a powerful tool in your educational toolkit.

In this first edWeb podcast of Trailblazing Leadership Week, we unpack the generations and explore how these insights can guide educational leaders in designing impactful, relevant learning experiences for today’s students. We also discuss strategies to improve the education pipeline, ensuring a strong, future-ready workforce of educators.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, and teachers.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by MIND Education, Creators of ST Math.
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Equip your students with the mathematical problem-solving skills they need to thrive in the future. This edWeb podcast explores how unique approaches to solving authentic problems can inspire students and empower them to become confident mathematicians.

Discover what makes math problems meaningful and authentic so that students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Listeners also learn how to foster meaningful mathematical discourse that enriches student learning in your classroom.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK–8 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.

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