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Take a look at this VIDEO from an enlightening and illuminating webinar on Virginia's Community College System.

Converting school sites into Community Technology Centers when the bell rings at 3:00p.m., while the fiber gets built, is a quick and easy way to jump-start closing the digital divide in our communities that have been red-lined by the Verizon's, AT&T's, Comcast, Chater/Spectrum's of the world. The value of Public-Private Partnerships is priceless. A look back to 2018 at one of our last appearances before Covid shut-downs/lockouts. We need to get back to these partnerships ASAP as we collectively work to fill the massive gap created in learning through past Covid policies and agree to never return to that nonsense of lock-downs. We must continue nourishing our future economic engines. Public-private partnership excel this outcome. (video narrated in SPANISH)

Happy New Year! Okay, we may be a few months off. But, September 1st marks a new year for WCT, and new offerings come with a new year! Stay tuned all Fall as we share new programming, new offerings and a fresh new way to engage with the WCT community. What are you hoping to see from WCT this year? Leave your ideas below. We'd love to hear from you. #womenintech #womenintechnology

Many school districts are naturally inclined to favor re-hiring the same #edtech companies they're currently using. After all, those vendors have been working in their school systems for years, they know the staff, they've heard day after day about the biggest challenges they face. How common is this inclination to stick with incumbents? We at EdWeek Market Brief take a look at this in a new story -- one based on an EdWeek Research Center nationally representative survey of district and school leaders on if they're likely to stay with incumbents or take a chance on a new player. It's an issue with implications many ed-tech providers, particularly upstarts with innovative products trying to dislodge established vendors. Our members can read the story below. https://rebrand.ly/h2gwtz2

School administrators face unique challenges when it comes to providing services for their faculty and students. Assistant Executive Director of USA-Kansas Jerry Henn joins the latest Identity Insights to discuss the problems their organization is solving with #decentralizedidentity and why he is so excited about the technology. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/diGm4szA #SSI #digitaleducation #edtech #edtechinnovation #verifiablecredentials

Want to learn how a school district enhanced their emergency response with Switchvox On-Premise? "Switchvox On-Premise hasn't just improved how we communicate; it has transformed our emergency response capabilities and community engagement,"  says Jeffrey Williams, Gettysburg Area School District technology coordinator. Imagine a communication system that not only facilitates daily administrative tasks but also ensures the safety and cohesion of an entire school district. 🗝️ With Switchvox On-Premise solutions, this level of control is a reality. 🚀 Enhanced Emergency Response: Rapid, coordinated communication during crises. 🔒 Improved Community Engagement: Seamless updates and information sharing with the community. 📊 Administrative Efficiency: Streamlined operations that save time and enhance productivity. With Switchvox On-Premise, Gettysburg School District is not just managing communications; they are mastering them, ensuring safety, and fostering a connected community. Discover how they leveraged an On-Premise UC system to not only meet but exceed community and administrative expectations. Read our case study: https://lnkd.in/gwHrZA_s #CommunityEngagement #SchoolSafety #OnPremiseSolutions

Learn more about #Switchvox!

"I am SO excited to announce that Jeff Wetzler, Jenee Henry Wood, and I are teaming up to write a book focused on how communities can envision and create learning environments where every student thrives! We founded Transcend because we believe in equitable education systems and the power of authentic community partnerships. This book highlights the incredible work of our partners and the lessons we've learned about what it takes to cultivate the conditions necessary for sustained innovation. More details to come, but it's going to be phenomenal!"

Submit a proposal for the SPARC, Summer Programs and Auxiliary Revenue Collaborative National Conference October 6-9. Deadline is May 1st! If you are in an 'adjacent' space to the Summer & Auxiliary Programs / Independent school world and would like to brainstorm participating in the conference - please reach out! Relevant topics could include: leadership, coaching, marketing, AI, entrepreneurship, ... 🎯 🌄 The setting is beautiful! 🎉 The people are amazing! 😎 The energy is fantastic! One of my favorite professional development events of the year! #independentschools #indyschools #professionaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #entrepreneurship #growthmindset #summerprograms #auxiliaryprograms

Wanna know how often our Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services team refers to our core values? Better ask in terms of per day, then. They shape how we... 🤔filter our own behaviors 🤝interact w each other 🌱deal w growth & challenges Our team embodies these in so many powerful ways. #ConnectGrowServe