Digital Promise shapes the future of learning and advances equitable education systems by bringing together solutions across research, practice, and technology.
We're pleased to announce the appointment of
@DrBaronDavis
as senior advisor to Digital Promise! As the former superintendent at
@RichlandTwo
, Dr. Davis is a trailblazer for public education who will help spearhead strategic organizational priorities:
We are thrilled to welcome 12 new districts to the League of Innovative Schools! From Connecticut to Alaska, and many places in between, these new districts will bring new ideas and energy to the League:
#DPLIS
.
@SocorroISD
’s expansive robotic program strengthens problem-solving and collaboration for students across grade and skill levels through innovative programs that inspire computing, coding, and competition:
#DPLIS
We're thrilled to announce Digital Promise has received a $20 million gift, the largest unrestricted gift in our history, from MacKenzie Scott. This generous investment supports our push for bold solutions that can create equitable educational experiences:
#COVID19
poses unprecedented challenges to schools. To help keep the learning going, a coalition of education organizations curated strategies, tips, and best practices for teaching online:
@iste
@EdSurge
@SETDA
#learningkeepsgoing
We’re excited to launch Innovation Portfolios, representing the exceptional work of districts within the League of Innovative Schools. Explore the portfolios for real-life examples of how to bring innovative learning to your school district:
#DPLIS
Meet HP Teaching Fellow
@mr_robcannone
, an elementary program consultant at
@YCDSB
who is passionate about leveraging students’ subjective selves and unique funds of knowledge to bring about learning that is relevant and meaningful:
#ReinventTheClassroom
.
@RodRobinsonRVA
ends with a powerful reminder: “Never forget your why. This work is hard. When you’re stuck and you don’t know what to do, remember your why. [...] When the people you fight for don’t want to fight anymore, you have to remember your why.”
#DPLIS
We are proud to welcome 14 new districts to the League of Innovative Schools! This year’s incoming members are early adopters, pioneers, and innovators working to advance and ensure equity and excellence for all students:
#DPLIS
We are devastated that our dear friend Ned Kirsch, superintendent of
@FWSU
and cherished member of the League of Innovative Schools, has passed away suddenly. He was a great collaborator, partner, and friend. We will miss him terribly.
@betavt
#DPLIS
After more than 7 years as President and CEO of Digital Promise,
@kcator
is ready to hand over the reins to a new leader. Before doing so, she reflects on the organization’s growth, and its path forward:
Looking for resources to make the transition to
#remotelearning
? We’ve created a new online learning library where educators can find FREE materials based on type, grade level, and subject:
#learningkeepsgoing
#COVID19
poses unprecedented challenges to schools. To help keep the learning going, a coalition of education organizations curated strategies, tips, and best practices for teaching online:
@iste
@EdSurge
@SETDA
#learningkeepsgoing
We are angry and heartbroken for the children and teachers senselessly lost in the Uvalde tragedy, and for the family and community members who are in mourning. Every child and educator deserves to feel safe in school. We should not have to worry about their return home.
In adding 14 new members, the League of Innovative Schools now serves more than 3 million students in 114 public school districts across 34 states!
#DPLIS
Calling all educators looking for free
#remotelearning
resources! We’ve created an online learning library where you can easily filter based on type, grade, and subject to quickly find what you need for your students:
#LearningKeepsGoing
Participants in the Dynamic Learning Project report that classroom-based coaching improves school culture and student learning. Learn more in our new study:
#DLPCoaching
Take a look back at our first-ever
#ChallengeInstitute
, held in Monterey, California. Educators came together to work toward solutions to the challenges in their communities:
#CBLWorld
A huge THANK YOU to
@SuptEnfield
and all of the faculty and staff at
@HighlineSchools
for welcoming us to your schools this morning! What were your favorite moments from today's school visits?
#DPLIS
We envision a world in which all teachers and students have equitable access to technology. The Dynamic Learning Project is helping us get there through instructional tech coaching:
#DLPCoaching
Join Digital Promise and our partners
@CCSSO
@SHEEOed
@CenterBlackEd
@WeAreUnidosUS
for a powerful virtual convening about reimagining the recruitment and retention of teachers of color — led by teachers of color! Learn more and register:
"Innovation in Utah is not top down, we take evidence-based practices and see what local communities can do with what they've got. The leaders in our innovative schools are students, always learning and improving" -
@tpyfer
#DPLIS
Educators from around the country came together at the Digital Promise
#ChallengeInstitute
for three days of immersive, hands-on professional learning that utilized the Challenge Based Learning Framework:
#CBLWorld
Our
#TOCShowcase
brings together educators, district and school leaders, policymakers, and
#BIPOC
-led organizations to reimagine recruitment and retention. What better way to begin than to hear directly from teachers of color themselves? We asked, "Why do you teach?"
Coding, computer science, and computational thinking — how do they fit together, and how are they changing education? Read our new report to find out:
#CSEdWeek
As the U.S. prepares for internet-based learning due to the coronavirus, schools must keep equity in mind. Our President and CEO
@kcator
offers suggestions:
#onlinelearning
We are grateful to keynote speaker Chris Singleton for speaking his truth with purpose, generosity, and care. “Whatever it may be, there are so many different people who you are serving. What are you teaching them? We have to be teaching love.”
#SEEUsAll
Congratulations on your nomination,
@teachcardona
-- we look forward to continuing to work with the Department to accelerate innovation and achieve educational equity.
After a rigorous and deliberative process, Digital Promise's Board of Directors has approved five new members to join the board. We are excited to welcome Trevor Brown, Isa Ellis,
@SuptEnfield
,
@mlevine_jgcc
, and Richard Moglia-Cannon:
Former Secretary of Education
@arneduncan
argues that education will not be transformed by a specific technology: “What we lack is courage. We know what works but we won’t do it. Different kids need different dosages of school.”
#ASUGSVSummit
Equity must be centered throughout the data cycle to acknowledge, understand, and address educational inequities. Use our new infographic to help bring
#DataEquity
into your school community.
To help educators continue their professional learning while schools are closed, we’ve curated a library of
#microcredentials
which can be earned outside the classroom and without face-to-face interaction with others:
#MC4Me
#LearningKeepsGoing
Thanks for an amazing, comprehensive, inspiring 2.5 days of learning, sharing and problem solving. League 2.0!
#DPLIS
#LISCarolinas
. Safe travels home!
What can we learn from this spring’s shift to
#RemoteLearning
? Our recent survey revealed that
#college
courses that incorporated recommended practices for online instruction had much higher student satisfaction:
#COVID19
The
@OfficeofEdTech
’s new report “AI and the Future of Teaching and Learning” offers recommendations for how AI should be used in education. Key points: emphasizing humans-in-the-loop and aligning AI models to a shared vision for education. Learn more:
Digital Promise seeks to support educators who are looking to create opportunities for making at home through the Maker Learning @ Home Cohort with up to $5,000 to implement your proposed project:
#MakerLearning
#MakerEd
Digital Promise President and CEO
@BrizardJC
on the urgency to close the Digital Learning Gap: “Our lives depend on connectivity and access to powerful technology.”
#ASUGSVSummit
Breaking with the Past: Embracing Digital Transformation in Education, examines why we need to shift from the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to teaching and learning to learner-centered, personalized frameworks & how tech can help:
#DigitalEquity
Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
! Cheers to the women in our League of Innovative Schools, who challenge us each day to think big about how we can improve learning for all students.
#DPLIS
We’re excited to be in Monterey, CA for the Challenge Institute! Over the next three days, participants will Engage, Investigate, and Act to create solutions to challenges in their community. Follow
#ChallengeInstitute
for live updates and to connect with fellow participants!