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The Connected States of America

August 25, 2017

SETDA’s executive director shares her perspective on energizing edtech. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero As one of the nation’s most …

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Running the Distance

August 24, 2017

Winning technology insights from an innovative Illinois Superintendent. INTERVIEW | by Susan Dias Karnovsky John Hutton’s favorite sport is running. …

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Technology, Student Voice, and Shining a Light

August 07, 2017

IN CLOSE WITH | Andy Plemmons As a media specialist at David C. Barrow Elementary in Athens, GA, Andy Plemmons …

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Making a Choice

August 01, 2017

Concerned parents take a fresh new idea and make it work for others. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero In 2010, …

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Advancing Literacy

July 20, 2017

Upgrading an ancient experience to bring boundless benefits to millions of people. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero One of the …

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Everything is a Learning Opportunity

July 18, 2017

IN CLOSE WITH | Brenda Betancourt Principal of Kenneth White Junior High in the Mission CISD in Mission, Texas, Brenda K. …

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Teach, Love, and Learn!

June 23, 2017

IN CLOSE WITH | Katie Gutowski An ELA/ELL Specialist for the Colonial School District in New Castle, Delaware, Katie Gutowski shares …

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Good News for Literacy and Learning

June 16, 2017

Reading between the lines with Newsela Founder and CEO Matt Gross. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Reading on a level …

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Making Life Easier

May 30, 2017

A son takes a cue from his teacher father and helps classrooms in real ways. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero …

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Where’s My Billion Dollars?

May 26, 2017

Watch out, Hal Friedlander is bringing transparency to the edtech procurement process. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero What better credentials …

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Lighting the Way for Girls in STEM

May 11, 2017

Karen Panetta doesn’t hold back, and she’s brilliant for helping others. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Here’s the story of …

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Education with a Mission

May 03, 2017

Innovative founder solving a high school guidance counselor conundrum. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero ANGELA CHOY Title: Co-founder and CEO …

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Bent on Discovery

May 01, 2017

Insights, trends, and analysis from a veteran leader in the edtech space. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero SCOTT KINNEY Title: …

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Tying It All Together

April 27, 2017

A pioneer in online community building carves out a niche for a private school LMS. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero …

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From 100,000 to Millions

April 26, 2017

Up close and personal with the founder of one of the world’s leading learning platforms. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero …

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The Problem with College Admissions These Days

April 11, 2017

And the solution from an unlikely group of heroes leveling the playing field. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero College admissions …

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The Right Kind of Growth in Greenville County

January 24, 2017

With dynamic digital content and personalized learning, a district embraces transition. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Jeff McCoy has reason …

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Desperate for Disruption

December 23, 2016

A cyber security training community founder shares his lessons in online learning. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Having spent much …

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Always Moving Forward

December 13, 2016

Inspired, mission-driven, and leveling the playing field with better test prep tools. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Bhavin Parikh sets …

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An Academy of Passionate People

December 12, 2016

Accessing the right tools – and people – to train someone to be a qualified professional. INTERVIEW | by Victor …

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From Geneva with Love

November 17, 2016

A young international company sets a new trend in edtech culture. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero They have nearly …

cool tools / interviews / trends

EdChat Interactive | Managing Digital Resources

November 15, 2016

How do we remove the obstacles to having the best possible resource in the hands of students at the right …

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A Lasting Legacy

November 15, 2016

Pioneer businessman Chuck Follett through digital and other transitions. LEADER SPOTLIGHT | by Victor Rivero Chuck Follett is the forward-thinking …

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Equity, Quality, and Digital Content

November 14, 2016

Creating modern digital learning environments for all students. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero When he was a social studies teacher, …

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Boston Setting the Pace

October 31, 2016

Advancing STEM, personalizing learning, and catalyzing change. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Like its famous marathon, and with a …

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Adventures in Growth

October 10, 2016

A former Google Play marketing champ gets his edtech game on. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Patrick, aka “Mad” Mork, …

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Made in Finland

September 08, 2016

Helsinki-based company knows business, but does it know the business of education? INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Before entering the …

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Shifting Gears

September 07, 2016

Mark Edwards bumps it into overdrive. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero His deep expertise in managing district-wide digital transitions, implementing …

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Idit Harel’s Global Vision for A New Generation

August 23, 2016

Notes from the self-described ‘wounded education disruptor with a missionary zeal’. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero An accomplished tech entrepreneur, …

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Learning from Seymour Papert

August 08, 2016

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Accelerating Literacy

July 12, 2016

Personalized libraries, embedded assessments, and built-in motivation with Gideon Stein. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero An adaptive reading platform that …