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We are joined by Addison Davis, Partner at Strategos Group, this week on More Than A Test! In this upcoming episode, we discuss the world of education leadership with our esteemed guest, Addison Davis. Known for his remarkable journey as a superintendent in Hillsborough County, Addison's story is one of resilience, innovation, and unwavering dedication to improving education for all. Addison shares his experiences in transforming Hillsborough's school district, his personal journey of balancing professional responsibilities with family life, and the critical role of humility and support from mentors like Alberto Carvalho. We'll explore his insights on the use of AI in education, the importance of strong leadership and relationships, and the impactful stories that drive meaningful change. Be sure to check out the episode when it goes live! More About Addison Davis Davis is an accomplished education leader with a wealth of experience in the field. As Superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) from March 2020 to July 2023, he made significant contributions to one of the largest school systems in the country. Under Davis’ leadership, HCPS experienced remarkable improvements, including a rise in the district’s state academic ranking from 35th to 19th, the highest in its history. He successfully guided the district through the COVID-19 pandemic and overcame a deficit of more than $150 million. He also played a crucial role in reducing the number of underperforming schools, improving the graduation rate from 87% to 89%, the highest in the district’s history. One of his greatest accomplishments was reducing 28 historically “D” and “F” schools to only five over his 39-month tenure. #education #leadership #AI #learning

Digital Promise has been focused on Edtech driven results and AI before it was everywhere. We were lucky to learn from Patiruiz and Sana Karim from Digital Promise to talk about how AI is used in classrooms and how AI is changing the edtech landscape. Check out the entire webinar below: https://lnkd.in/e7scQx5s

So why did TEA approve Amira as a tool that can waive the 4:1 ratio? It's pretty simple: Amira works. And all students deserve the chance to become readers. If you are going to use AI in your classrooms, why not choose the one with the most research and the most efficacy and one that delivers real results? Learn more about the data below https://lnkd.in/eZM5Dey5

AI in the classroom needs to drive results, and partners should make measuring and analyzing these results easy for schools and districts! It seems like a new AI product for schools enters the market every day, so we sat down with experts from ILO Group and Digital Promise to talk about what makes a good AI product partner and what every district should expect (Read: Demand!) before they buy an AI tool and put it in front of students and teachers. Laura Smith from ILO Group reminds us that a product can and should provide real outcomes, clear progress monitoring, and opportunities for data exploration. Check out the entire webinar below for tips on asking the right questions and expecting the most from your AI Partners. https://lnkd.in/e7scQx5s #Amiralearning #AI #AIforgood #AIeducation #education

If you're in Texas, don't miss the opportunity to learn about how Amira can completely change your classroom for the better! Every child in Texas deserves the chance to become a reader and using Amira to waive the ratio rule for HB 1416 is one way to get your students there. Listen to a teacher describe it and catch the entire webinar here! https://lnkd.in/eZM5Dey5

From Amira's Visit to Good Day Sacramento: Children today are struggling to learn to read. A staggering two-thirds are not proficient, and nationwide teacher shortages have left 55,000 K-12 classrooms without certified educators. The “summer slide” coupled with literacy gaps exacerbated by COVID have cast a light on the literacy crisis in our country. This weekend our CEO, Mark Angel sat down with Tina Macahu at CBS News’ Good Day Sacramento to discuss Amira’s important work with three Sacramento School Districts - Natomas, Sacramento City, and Twin Rivers - that have incorporated Amira into their literacy programs this summer. https://lnkd.in/gPyrPAcc Grounded in the Science of Reading and built using powerful AI, Amira has helped over 2 million students, across 15 countries and 5 continents with reading. Get in touch to see how Amira can help your school. #LiteracyGains #AccelerateReading #educationInnovation #EdTech

👋 Hey Texas Educators!! 👋 📚 Are you ready to accelerate reading growth and save money? 🚀 Join us TOMORROW, June 27th at 12 PM CT for an exclusive webinar! 🔍 Learn about HB 1416 and why the Texas Education Agency approved Amira Learning to waive the 4:1 tutoring requirements of HB 1416. 🌟 Discover how Amira, the AI-powered reading assistant, can help your students achieve remarkable literacy gains while saving you money. Register now and see the difference Amira can make! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gBZ4-zBh Can't make it? Register anyways and we'll send you the recording! #TexasEducators #Texas #HB1416 #LiteracyGains #EdTech #AmiraLearning #Webinar #EducationInnovation #SaveMoney #AccelerateReading

"But always at the end of the day, we always had to put what's best for kids. And I think based upon how you lead, people will always give you grace. If you lead with a collaborative spirit and lead with knowing that you care about them." We had an amazing session with Dr. Josha Talison on More Than a Test last week! Dr. Talison shared his inspiring journey from teacher to superintendent, driven by his unwavering faith and commitment to serving his community. Despite facing the challenges of limited resources in a high-poverty district, he’s managed to uplift his students through creative solutions and a relentless focus on social and emotional support. His leadership style is all about earning respect, building confidence, and valuing teachers. If you’re looking for insights on impactful leadership and redefining success, this episode is a must-listen! Watch: https://lnkd.in/gqQBNg4P Listen: https://vist.ly/3at2s #education #leadership #AI #learning

🌟 Discover how Amira can be a game-changer for your students' reading growth! 🌟 The Texas Education Agency has approved Amira as a tool that can be used in lieu of the 4:1 human tutoring requirement in HB 1416. Join our webinar to learn how Amira can help you save money and accelerate reading gains! 📅 Date: June 27th ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM CT 🔗 Register Now! https://lnkd.in/gBZ4-zBh Can't make it? Register anyways and we'll send you the recording! Every child in TEXAS deserves the chance to become a reader. #Webinar #Education #Reading #Tutoring #Amira #EdTech #HB1416 #TexasEducationAgency #Texas #Growth

Hey Texas! 📢 Amira is approved for HB 1416. When you use Amira to tutor students in reading, the 4:1 ratio is waived meaning more kids can get the help they need and you can save more funds. Learn more about HB 1416, Amira, and supporting all your readers at our webinars this week and next. 🗓 June 20th and June 27th ⏰ 12:00 PM CT 🔗 Register Now! https://lnkd.in/gBZ4-zBh Every child in TEXAS deserves the chance to become a reader! #Texas #Education #AmiraLearning #HB1416 #AI #Reading #Literacy #Growth #Webinar