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21st Century Leaders

Bring on the Emoticons

Teachers can help their students connect their abundant and abbreviated texting with formal writing.

Working Smarter: Preston Coppels

For Preston Coppels of Loudoun County Public Schools in Ashburn, Virginia, dealing with rapid growth is about planning, planning, planning.

A Lesson in the Need for Change

Viewing a presentation from the Partnership for 21st century skills and a clip from the documentary Two Million Minutes, school leaders in Loudon Country, VA got a lesson in the need for change.

Brain Research for Education Leaders

Brain research has been finding its way into teaching and the curriculum. Now, it can benefit school leadership with a new field of study called neuroleadership.

Mark Gabehart: The Innovative CIO

MGAbilene's top technology officer Mark Gabehart shares his ideas on change and innovation.

Martha Veale: Taking Tech by the Horns

A rural district in Texas squarely faces the challenges of keeping up in the digital age.

Frank Rizzo: Conferencing across Coasts

CIO Frank Rizzo of East Aurora, New York, talks about the power of videoconferencing.

Mike Donlin: Standing up to Cyberbullies

Cyberbullying is a serious challenge for school districts. Much of it goes on outside their networks, and yet it can profoundly impact students’ day-to-day lives. Mike Donlin shares his thoughts on the subject.

Running a Virtual School: Holly Sagues

Holly SaguesWith the motto '"Any Time, Any Place, Any Path, Any Pace," the Florida Virtual School has become a national model for online education.

Taking Wireless to the Max

Davis

At the Milwaukee Public Schools, James Davis is building one the nation's first WiMax networks.

Performance Pays

Picture of Ed FreemanBetween implementing a teacher pay-for-performance system and organizing the CIOs of his state, Ed Freeman of Denver Public Schools is a busy man.

 

Leadership and Management: Who Actually Makes a Difference?

This assessment from the United Kingdom sounds suspiciously similar to attitudes in the United States. Read this viewpoint and click on the Add Comment box to say what you think.

Thinking Ahead


Interview with Darryl LaGace
Darryl LaGace is chief technology officer for the Lemon Grove School District in southern California. He talks about his plans for the district's future. He is also past president of the California Educational Technology Professionals Association (CETPA) and talks about its plans as well.

A CIO Story

Kim RiceBoston Public Schools' Kim Rice is changing the role of technology in her community, one customer at a time.

 

Saving Time and Money in Michigan

Peter J. Young talks about professional development, parent communication, funding and partnerships.

Am I An Anachronism?

Not too long ago I was participating in a national meeting of K-12 CIOs, listening to a panel discussion on the latest developments in district IT shops. Although the three panelists were justifiably proud of their accomplishments, I was struck by the absence of a common component from almost all of the presentations and ensuing discussions. Yet I could not quite put my finger on what was missing.

About Us

Beyond the basics, students will need 21st century competencies to survive and thrive in the future. They will have to know how to think critically, apply knowledge to new situations, analyze information, understand new ideas, communicate effectively, collaborate, solve problems, and make decisions. School districts are looking for ways to help students acquire these new skills while they also address NCLB mandates.

This 21st Century Connections site links students, teachers and administrators to the latest resources, creative tools and educational leaders behind digital learning. Provided by Lenovo, Adobe, Intel and Futurekids, the site is hosted by Technology & Learning, NewBay Media.

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