[Video] Attention AASA Sisters: Building a Network of Sisters! (3:27)
Participants engaged in discussions about the boundaries women must push through in the educational field. They also touched on building a community of support for current and aspiring superintendents. This story was produced by Lyla Kelley at the 2024 AASA National Conference on Education in San Diego, Calif.
[Podcast] Make Each Second Count feat. Thomas Murray
Podcast host T.J. Vari asks Thomas Murray, Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools®, a project of All4Ed, in Washington, D.C., about what to do with 30 seconds. Every 30 seconds matter but what do we do with it when we’re connecting with others? Murray gives tips about seeing people as a person first rather […]
Day 2 – A Day of Personal Exploration
I attended several sessions again today. I was particularly enamoured with a couple of them — a ‘Part 2′ from yesterday’s session on AI in education and a session that related to a budding curiousity of mine — should I consider writing a book? AI in Schools: Bridging Policy, Innovation Practices and Measuring Impact for […]
Day 1
Yesterday I strode over to get my badge and become a bit acquainted with the layout of the space. Everything made sense — from where to get my badge printed to the vendor area and the meeting spaces. Well laid out and with plenty of signs. But, TODAY, was SO much fun. What a great […]
AI in Schools Must Bridge Policy and Innovative Practices Before Measuring Impact, Conference Panel Says
Artificial intelligence is here to stay and will, no doubt, have a resounding and lasting impact on the way we interact with information and knowledge. What should school leaders do about this? “Not nothing!” is the emphatic response of Thomas Taylor, superintendent of Stafford County Public Schools in Virginia. Taylor, along with co-panelists Richard Culatta, executive […]
Superintendent Panel Likens Dilemma of Figuring Out AI’s Proper Role to ‘Rebuilding the Kitchen’
Can intelligent educators master artificial intelligence? At the AASA national conference, a panel of superintendents insisted they’ll give this challenge the old college — make that the old elementary, middle and high school — try. “AI won’t replace humans,” said Matthew Montgomery, moderator of the “Social Dilemma of AI” panel on Friday morning. “But humans […]
[Video] Women of Color in the Top Seat (2:13)
A panel of speakers detailed the necessity of having women of color in leadership positions and the difficulties they face. This story was produced by Lyla Kelley at the 2024 AASA National Conference on Education in San Diego, Calif.
Starr Emphasizes Strategic Planning Through a Strong Equity Lens in His Conference Session
In a small conference room in San Diego, AASA members on Friday could be heard having a lively conversation regarding the role equity has played in educational practices. This discussion, facilitated by Joshua Starr, managing partner of the Center for Model Schools, was a part of his broader presentation, “Equity Based Leadership: How to Use […]
[Video] News and Media Literacy (1:26)
With AI getting more and more popular, the world of news is being changed. This session helped educators learn to navigate the new era of news media. This story was produced by AB Ross at the 2024 National Conference on Education in San Diego, Calif.
With a Nod to Other Trades, Apprenticeships in the Principalship Gain Attention from Conference Panel
When you hear the word apprenticeship, you might think of an aspiring plumber, electrician, welder or other trade. But what if there was an apprenticeship for aspiring principals and leaders in K-12 education? That’s exactly what David Donaldson, founder of the National Center for Grow Your Own, has helped school districts create. At AASA’s national […]