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Strategies
Intentional Problem-Solving to Support Student Development
As students increase their responsible decision-making capabilities, they must develop their skills and mindsets around effectively addressing challenges. Intentional time spent focusing on the process of problem-solving can help students build...
Strategies
Resources for the K-12 Education Sector to Prepare for the NTIA Digital Equity Funds
In 2024, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will announce new programs to help eligible entities such as schools and systems pursue activities to advance digital equity in their communities. Several organizations...
Spotlights & Case Studies
Supporting Student Nutrition in Virtual and Hybrid Settings: Lessons from Addressing the Digital Divide
Virtual learners often can't access the same level of nutritional support as their in-person peers. This insight helps virtual and hybrid school and system leaders tackle this challenge.
Strategies
Steps to Conduct a Policy Context Evaluation
This resource for education leaders aims to provide step-by-step guidance toward addressing policy in order to establish sustainable K-12 programs and transformation.
Strategies
Leveraging Community Engagement to Solve Complex Problems
Community engagement is a critical component to solving problems at the local, state, and/or federal level. This resource helps leaders understand what steps to take to effectively engage and leverage their community connections and respond to real...
Strategies
Investing in Infrastructure to Solve Complex Challenges
By implementing a strategic and holistic approach to infrastructure, education leaders can begin to address and find solutions to many of the challenges within education. Using the example of student nutrition, the following steps offer guidance on...
Teaching Practices
Digital Design: How can leaders build educator capacity to leverage technology as a core component of instruction?
This Problem of Practice offers school leaders three approaches to ensure all teachers have access to the resources, support, and capacity needed to effectively integrate technology into their classrooms.
Examples From The Field
Montana Digital Academy
Montana Digital Academy is a state virtual school that provides supplemental, flexible coursework options, for both original and college credit, serving students across Montana public schools.
Examples From The Field
Cajon Valley Home School Program
Cajon Valley Home School is a part of Cajon Valley Union School District and offers two virtual program options: synchronous teacher-led learning for grades 4-8 and homeschooling led by families for grades K-5.
Examples From The Field
Valor Preparatory Academy of Arizona
Valor Preparatory Academy of Arizona is a hybrid, public charter school serving students in grades 6-12 in Goodyear, Arizona.
Strategies
Driving EdTech Systems: Audit Your EdTech Systems
This strategy provides school- and system-level edtech leaders with a three-step process to understand how their edtech systems align with those outlined in the EdTech Systems Guide: Equity-Driven Selection, Implementation, and Evaluation. This...
