We know that evidence and data help us make better decisions. But when it comes to EdTech, how can that evidence be flexible enough to meet the demands of innovation? The importance of evidence in educational technology (EdTech) is crucial. Incorporating evidence ensures that the adoption of new technologies in…

As always, some time spent with women leaders in education has left me in awe of the strength, creativity, and commitment that powers so much of our educational workforce. Over the past two months, I’ve had the joy of chatting with so many leaders. Many are hiring, many of whom…

In 2021, Madeleine Albright wrote an insightful piece in Time Magazine about how the Us versus Them thinking was tearing America apart. I remember reading that article and having a few critical statements stand out. “It should be clear, given both our national experience (and world history), that no group…

Sometimes it takes examples to figure out what we aren’t doing, and celebrate what we are doing and doing well. The story of these two students is one example of the inequities that exist, neither was left struggling but one had a game changing opportunity. The question isn’t how this…

When ChatGPT made headlines last fall, I think it took our tween approximately three weeks to figure out how to use it. As parents, we had to quickly establish some parameters (login with our accounts, don’t use it for schoolwork, etc.). The use cases for this new ChatGPT user were…

In today’s fast-paced, near-immediate digital environment, information is nearly ubiquitously accessible, but not all information is created equal. So, how do we prepare our kids and communities to weed through the chaos and find value? Some would argue that developing information literacy is the best way to move forward. The…

During a coaching session a few months ago, I was meeting with several women working in the education sector who were struggling with their current roles. …

Sometimes suburbia needs a reset. This is one of those times. A little over 15 years ago, we relocated to a midsized town outside of Indianapolis. Fishers was a mix of farmland and suburbia and easy enough to get to Indianapolis (and other cities) to get our attention. We heard…

Academic achievement traditionally refers to the level of success that a student has attained throughout their academic pursuits. In reality, our communities have manifested academic achievement in things like grades, test scores, and completion of educational programs. To make this point quickly and directly, the basic premise of academic achievement…