Summer 2023

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Unleashing the Power of Esports in Schools
Exploring the Benefits and Opportunities for Students

Esports is now a global phenomenon that has captured the hearts and minds of millions of fans and players worldwide. Explore the reasons behind the surge in popularity and why schools are adopting esports as a legitimate sport and incorporating it into their programs.

By Holly Kelly

Articles

Technology and Funding After the Pandemic

The stress of making sound financial decisions in school districts will always be a challenge. Gain an understanding of using data-driven evaluation of purchased goods and materials to creatively approach funding options to ensure your district can provide a world-class education to all students within your district.

By Melinda Fiscus

Integrating State-of-the-Art Technology to Increase Student Access

As districts upgrade their technology infrastructure, they should consider the strategic plan and anticipated technology required for comprehensive technology that prepares them for the present and the future. This article will take you through the steps of funding, project timelines and deliverables, as well as the technology’s effects on teaching and learning.

By Paul O’Malley

Professional Development for Teachers Without a Salary Schedule

Take a look at teacher compensation through a different lens. Review the details on creating a system that moves away from the traditional salary model and recognizes employees post graduate work along with professional development once 
they are hired.

By David Bruno, Jennifer Ng and Brian O’Keeffe

Educator Pathways: Grow Your Own Teachers

School districts are facing challenges with regards to shrinking numbers of students entering teacher training programs, fewer candidates for open positions and staff leaving the teaching field after just a few years of service. As a result, state and local school districts are changing the way they develop teacher programs. Learn how Batavia Public Schools developed an Educator Pathways program to combat these challenges.

By Brian Gamlin, Austun Savitski and Michael Theriault

What You Should Know About Business INCubator

Designed as a course to teach entrepreneurship to students, Business INCubator partners with local business professionals who are welcomed into the classroom to work with individual student teams to directly impart their wisdom and knowledge to them. Obtain insight into the Business INCubator process.

By Ian Smith

SEDOL's Exceptional Service for Exceptional Students — It Takes a Village

The SEDOL Foundation was created to help fill the expanding gap between available tax dollars, children’s and family needs and emerging technology and other enabling resources that can improve and extend the lives of those with special needs. Discover the wide variety of available resources provided that would otherwise be unavailable to those in greatest need.

By Suzana Peterson

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