Digital Promise

Are you interested in learning how gaming and other innovative STEM programs can improve college and career readiness? On Jan. 29, join Digital Promise for a LinkedIn Live featuring leaders from Duquesne City School District who will share how programs like esports, drone soccer, podcasting, and Lego League are opening doors to future possibilities for every student. Chief Academic Officer Jamie Schmidt, K-8 Principal Erica Slobodnik, and Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Coach Michelle Stowell will highlight how these initiatives are fostering student agency and bonding across diverse student groups. Don't miss this opportunity to discover new strategies for leveraging technology in education by unlocking the fun! Register to join us today: https://bit.ly/4045XkY #VerizonInnovativeLearning #dpvils #education #EdTech

Join Campaign for Grade-Level Reading on January 7, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET for #LearningTuesdays: Beyond the Ballot: Sustaining Progress in Academic Recovery and Early School Success. REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3Vpb3VR Our very own Jean-Claude Brizard will be part of a panel with Denise Forte of EdTrust, Yvette Sanchez Fuentes of Start Early, Kevin Huffman of Accelerate, and Mike Petrilli of The Thomas B. Fordham Institute for this critical conversation. This session will explore the impact of the political climate on key strategies, including: • Strengthening family engagement • Leveraging technology-enhanced teaching and learning • Expanding high-impact tutoring and “learning happens everywhere” approaches • Ensuring digital connectivity With federal support in flux, we'll examine actionable policy and practice moves to close opportunity gaps exposed by the pandemic. Panelists will offer insights on how local coalitions can sustain momentum and resource commitments, ensuring children have the tools to thrive. REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3Vpb3VR

What topics have been resonating with our audience this year? Well, we took a look at some of our most-viewed content to find out! As we embark on a new year, continue to keep these topics (and others) in mind to better understand the needs of the individuals, schools, districts, and/or communities you work with.

I’m thrilled to share that Stef Mills, Kristen F., Eric Phillips, and I will present at the 1EdTech Consortium Digital Credentials Summit from March 3-5 in Phoenix! 🎉 We have several sessions where we will share our insights and approaches to credentialing for scalable pathways and open-source badging. A highlight will be the workshop led by Kristen F. and Eric Phillips on leveraging open-source badging using Badge Engine from Digital Promise. This conference is a must-attend for anyone interested in digital credentials, and we can’t wait to connect with peers, thought leaders, and changemakers like you. 💡 Don’t miss out on the Early Bird Pricing—register by December 31, 2024, to secure your spot at a discounted rate! Looking forward to seeing you there! Let’s learn, share, and grow together. 🙌

We’re sharing tools and resources to support skill-building and digital literacy for adult learners. Learn more in this blog post: https://bit.ly/3MOy1Bo

Digital Promise's high-quality education research addresses the real-world challenges learners and educators face. From diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to learner engagement, you can turn to us for timely publications and reports. Explore the Digital Promise Resource Repository: https://bit.ly/43QH2kY

Congratulations once again to Joel Coleman, Sallie Holloway, and Kip Glazer for being named finalists in District Administration'S 2025 Awards of Distinction! They were recognized last night at the Leadership Institute Superintendents Summit. We are excited to celebrate these well-deserved recognitions for their work as a forward-thinking #EdLeaders, and for the national impact they’re having on the education sector through their membership in the League of Innovative Schools and ongoing partnership with Digital Promise initiatives and projects. #EdLeadership #k12education #leaders #education

In our last edWeb.net webinar, #CienaChallenge educators Alesa Barron, MBA and Lindsay-Darshaun Murray shared how they are using the Challenge Based Learning to transform their classrooms. By fostering critical thinking, risk-taking, and adaptability, students are gaining the tools to solve real-world problems. Are your students ready to innovate? Join the #CienaChallenge and apply for $3,000 to sustain and scale students' projects. https://lnkd.in/eztVp7rH

"Many schools struggle with the same issues—by giving students a platform to be heard, schools everywhere can benefit." A new blog post from three young leaders in the League of Innovative Students (LOIS)—Neil Chandran, Jin-Jin Sanglimsuwan, and Keena Weigel—shares their reflections on being a part of Digital Promise's Challenge Map project, in which they identified and conducted research projects on educational challenges faced by themselves and their peers. Read their story to hear more about how these students learned to advocate for change, solve complex problems, conduct meaningful research, and become leaders through LOIS! https://bit.ly/4fqAv4w San Ramon Valley Unified School District Covina-Valley Unified School District #StudentEngagement #EducationResearch #EducationInnovation #LOIS

Learner-centered technology integration is an important facet of powerful learning propelled by technology, one of the five domains of Digital Promise’s #DigitalEquity Framework. Discover how the integration of #esports and gaming into classrooms is a catalyst for fostering student leadership, igniting interest in #STEM, and promoting teamwork in ways that go beyond traditional learning: https://bit.ly/4fmBAud #VerizonInnovativeLearning #dpvils #EdTech