The increasing prominence of mobile devices in schools has caused numerous problems for students, both in and out of class. Clearly, schools need to take action.
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Support Student Well-Being Through Focused Learning and Meaningful Human Connection
Presented by Julie A. Vitale, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Oceanside Unified School District (CA); April M. Moore, Ed.D., Superintendent, Sierra Sands Unified School District (CA); Jennifer Andrulewicz, M.S.Ed., Chief Growth Officer, Generation Faraday; and Katey Secrist, Account Executive, West, Generation Faraday
4 Strategies for Tackling Chronic Absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism—students missing 10 or more school days in a year—has been rising across the United States. A recent study by Panorama Education showed that absenteeism nearly doubled from 2018-19 to 2023-24. That means more students missing out not just on academic learning but also on opportunities to connect with teachers and peers, impacting their future. During the edLeader Panel “Improving Attendance: Levers Within Your District’s Locus of Control,” district leaders identified key strategies that have helped get students back in the classroom.
Improving Attendance: Levers Within Your District’s Locus of Control
Presented by Dr. Jodi Nocero, Director, Pupil Services, Oxnard School District (CA); Tara Ramirez, Manager of Federal and State Grants, Oxnard School District (CA); Dr. Kelvin Roldán, Deputy Commissioner for System Transformation, Rhode Island Department of Education; and Douglas Coulter, Director of Data Science, Panorama Education
Moderated by Meagan Naboulsi, Account Manager, Panorama Education
Elevate Student Voice to Improve Engagement and Achievement
Students learn best when they feel supported in classrooms. As a result, schools are collecting and utilizing data on how students experience classrooms to help students and educators thrive.
How to Elevate Student Voice to Improve Student Engagement and Achievement
Presented by Dr. Kimberly Hinton, Director of Coaching, The Network for College Success (NCS), The University of Chicago; Shannon Shambaugh, Equity Advancement Specialist, Evergreen Public Schools (WA); Rachel Banas, Director of Operations and Student Services, West Buffalo Charter School (NY); and Dr. Sarah Gripshover, Director of Research, PERTS
Adults Need Social-Emotional Wellness Too!
Presented by Opal Davis Dawson, Faculty, ASCD
Stepping Up Family Engagement from Birth Through High School
Presented by Rebecca Honig, Chief Content and Curriculum Officer, ParentPowered; Francoise Lartigue, Senior Content and Curriculum Specialist, ParentPowered; and Mallary Swartz, Ph.D., Senior Director of Learning and Impact, ParentPowered