As debates about screen time ramp up, the technology whiplash in schools continues. Once touting the edtech tools they had adopted, many districts are heeding the increasing calls to limit screen time—sometimes almost removing it entirely. But there’s a vast difference between using an educational tool to create a presentation and endlessly scrolling on a phone.
Presented by Stephanie Quarantotto, Former Educator, Current Account Manager, TCI (Teachers’ Curriculum Institute); and Michael Washington, Former Educator, Current Account Manager, TCI (Teachers’ Curriculum Institute)
Presented by Jeff McCoy, Chief Education Officer, ERDI; and Dr. Jennifer Ferrari, Chief Executive Officer, ERDI
Presented by Patricia Kopkau, Science Educator, Carolina® Science
Presented by Elana Leoni, CEO, Leoni Consulting Group; Karen Borchert, Founder and CEO, Alpaca; and Jordan Moldenhauer, Senior Content Marketing Coordinator, Leoni Consulting Group
The Department of Justice has revised its final rule (the “2024 Rule”) regulating the implementation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The revision requires that web and mobile app resources used by government entities be accessible to people with disabilities. The original 2026 deadline to meet specific standards has been extended to April 2027 or 2028, depending on the organization’s size.
Presented by Dr. Kateri Thunder, Educator, Researcher, Author, and Coach
In today’s rapidly changing world, students’ and educators’ needs constantly shift, necessitating timely, relevant professional learning to ensure that everyone has the skills to succeed.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs can be life changing for students, expanding potential pathways for after graduation. Many leaders, though, don’t understand exactly what a successful CTE program looks like, or even why it matters.
Presented by Kris Peterson, Ph.D., Former Educator, Current National Director, Innovation and Data Insights, HMH; Jennifer Lenhardt, Former Educator, Current Director, CXPD Content Development, HMH; and Kirsten Carr, Senior Policy Advisor, Foresight Law + Policy
Moderated by Ginette Collins, Director, Product Marketing, HMH