The edWeb Voice | January 2025 | | |
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As we kick off 2025, our January issue covers timely topics for school leadership:
- Trailblazing Leadership
- Leading and Leveraging AI Tools
- Successful Tutoring Implementation
- Closing the Literacy Gap
- Supporting Newcomers & Multilingual Learners
Many thanks to our partners and sponsors who host our edLeader Panels and invite the most innovative and influential educators to share their expertise.
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CAST Launches Accessibility Services for EdTech Providers
CAST launched a new set of Accessibility Solutions to support edtech providers and school districts as they develop inclusive learning opportunities and navigate the Department of Justice ruling per Accessibility. The Accessibility Solutions Team provides training and consultation to help ensure tools and resources, communications, and presentations meet accessibility requirements and address learner variability. This may include guidance related to online tools, presentation materials, email communications, and social media posts.
Participants may include executive leadership teams, sales teams, and/or professional learning teams so that each division understands the implementation and procurement requirements, creates accessible content, and models accessible practices. In addition, our team of experts is available for keynote presentations and conference workshops.
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CoSN Receives Grant to Build Capacity for AI Implementation in K-12 Districts
CoSN announced receipt of a new grant to advance the thoughtful and responsible implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in K-12 school districts, which was made possible by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Join the LEAP Innovations EDInnovators Collective: Certified Innovators
LEAP Innovations is accepting applications from visionary organizations that offer transformative tools and solutions to empower educators, engage students, and foster personalized learning experiences. The EDInnovators Collective provides exclusive access to R&D opportunities, LEAP’s Personalized Learning EDInnovator Collective Certification, and powerful brand recognition across districts and schools (including exclusive sponsorship opportunities during the annual Modern Learning Conference.
Learn More and Apply
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Big Deal Media’s Power Trip Well-Being and Leadership Summit for Women District Leaders Highlights
Big Deal Media continued a five-year tradition of bringing women district leaders together for a one-of-a-kind event focused on personal well-being and leadership. District leaders engaged in a program of transformation, reflection, and renewal professionally and personally. Professional development sessions explored the tools and strategies for enhancing the leadership skills necessary to drive district success. Plans are underway for the 2025 Power Trip, July 13-16.
Learn More and Read 2024's Highlights
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Parent Communication and Engagement Insights
More than 6,500 families shared their views on school-to-home communication through Project Tomorrow’s Speak Up research last school year. The Parent Communication and Engagement infographic details what type of communication they preferred based on purpose and how responses vary by the grade level of their children.
Access the Full Infographic
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The Complete Guide to Creating a State-Specific Education Marketing Strategy
Explore the critical importance of state-specific marketing strategies in education. In this guide, CB&A, A Finn Partners Company, outlines a comprehensive approach that combines content marketing, PR, and paid media tactics to effectively reach education decision-makers at the state and district levels.
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The EdTech Marketer's 2025 Planner
This EdTech Marketer’s Planner from Leoni Consulting Group is perfect for helping education and EdTech brands drive brand awareness, engagement, leads, and revenue in 2025.
Download the Planner for a Limited Time
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Weekly K-12 Marketing Insights
Stay ahead in the competitive K-12 marketing space with MCH Strategic Data’s Monday Marketing Moment newsletter. Receive weekly actionable insights and the latest trends to help you connect with educators and decision-makers more effectively. Don't miss out on data-driven strategies that can elevate your campaigns.
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Post-Election Insights for Education Marketers
With Trump taking office, how will upcoming changes in education policy affect your business? This blog post from MCH Strategic Data explores key post-election insights to help education marketers navigate this pivotal moment. Stay informed and ready to seize new opportunities.
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How Experiential Learning Transforms Education | All Things Marketing and Education Podcast
Elana Leoni, CEO of Leoni Consulting Group, sits down with seasoned educator and EdTech leader Mary Beth Hertz to offer practical advice on supporting experiential learning through innovative products and services, ensuring alignment with effective pedagogical strategies.
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Emerging Trends, Innovations, & Predictions with Jim Carroll | MindShareTV EdTech Podcast
Robert Martellacci, CEO of MindShare Learning, talks with one of the world’s leading futurists Jim Carroll about insights on emerging trends, innovations, and predictions for 2025.
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Empowered | LinkedUp Podcast
In this LinkedUp podcast, powered by ClassLink, Jamie Saponaro and Jerri Kemble talk with author, speaker, and EdTech leader Serena Sacks-Mandel as she shares her journey of resilience, from overcoming a trauma-filled childhood and surviving cancer to breaking through workplace gender barriers.
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EdTech Funding Masterclass
February 5, 2025 | Virtual
Led by industry strategists Rita Ferrandino, Co-founder of Arc Capital Development, and Daylene Long, Founder of Catapult X, this workshop will present data-backed answers about the biggest opportunities in 2025, district budget priorities, how companies can position for maximum revenue growth, and more.
Register Here | Limited Seats Available
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ERDI (Education Research & Development Institute) 2025 Winter Institute
February 2 - 7, 2025 | Palm Springs, CA
ERDI is pleased to provide companies with the unique opportunity to collaborate with forward-thinking superintendents and cabinet-level leaders at our upcoming Winter Institute. At each institute, ERDI convenes over 120 public education leaders (Superintendents, Assistant/Deputy Superintendents, CAO/CTO/CIOs) and innovative Solution Providers to tackle the top problems/opportunities of practice facing districts and schools. The combination of workshops, executive briefings, informal and formal networking, social events, and thought leader roundtables makes the ERDI institute a rich professional and networking experience.
Learn More About Upcoming Opportunities with ERDI
Schedule a Time to Meet with the ERDI Team
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ClassLink CLON 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities
March 4 - 6, 2025 | Dallas, TX
Imagine your brand message resonating with the tech leaders responsible for 21 million students and educators using ClassLink. Skyrocket your brand’s visibility directly to the people shaping the future of edtech and join us as a sponsor at CLON.
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National AI Literacy Day
March 28, 2025
March 28th, 2025 will be a nationwide day of action focused on exploring the fundamental question, “What is AI?” Students, parents, educators, and other community members can examine this technology shaping our world. This event will offer valuable lessons for classrooms and after-school programs, as well as professional development opportunities for educators.
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Institute for Education Innovation Events
March 30 - April 1, 2025
The Institute for Education Innovation (IEI) is hosting its 2025 Winter Summit (March 30-April 1) in Newport Beach, California. IEI events are for K–12 superintendents, mission-driven organizations, and innovative thought leaders who want to convene and collaborate together to develop effective, sustainable solutions to the real-world, right-now issues facing public education.
Learn More About IEI’s Events
ASU+GSV Summit 2025
April 6 - 9, 2025 | San Diego, CA
This year’s Summit is centered around "Learning at the Speed of Light." Register before April 1st for the lowest rates to attend this blockbuster event, plus the AI Revolution Pre-Show April 5 - 7th.
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