School funding is never just about the money—it’s about how you use it to amplify outcomes for students. Whether you’re navigating federal programs or juggling state and local grants, the goal remains the same: maximize efficiency and impact. In this post, we will walk through practical strategies district leaders can use to optimize their funding […]
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Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), stakeholder engagement is not just encouraged—it’s required. From developing continuous improvement plans to allocating Title funds, school districts must demonstrate how they meaningfully involve parents, educators, students, and community members in decision-making processes. However, beyond the mandate is what you really desire- authentic stakeholder engagement that leads to
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I recently viewed the trailer for the upcoming release of Wicked: For Good. It brought back memories of my childhood and I was reminded of how much my siblings and I enjoyed the movie The Wizard of Oz. Over the next few days, I found myself humming, “Lions, and tigers, and bears. Oh, my!” While
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Have you ever hit “send” on an email and immediately felt that uncomfortable feeling in the pit of your stomach as you realized the message should not have gone out as written? Perhaps you blamed someone for something that was not entirely their fault. Or, maybe you just didn’t use the right words to communicate
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The role of a Federal Programs Director can be challenging—but it is instrumental in helping schools and students achieve greater success. Here are the top 5 challenges Federal Programs Directors face, with tips for how to navigate each one. CHALLENGE #1: Getting Schools to Turn in Required Documents On Time It’s tough enough to meet
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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, teacher shortages and leadership turnover have plagued school districts across the U.S. In order to attract and retain quality educators and improve education across the nation, we must start by creating a positive mental health environment for teachers. To address this challenge, Chief Strategy Officer, Kevin Dougherty,
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Click here For the 2024 806 Learning Summit: CONNECTING THE DOTS 806 Technologies is excited to announce our first annual 806 Learning Summit this June 8-10, 2023 at the Omni Frisco Hotel. Our theme this year is “Connecting the Dots”. https://vimeo.com/770906705 “Districts are heading not toward a ‘new normal’ but rather a ‘no normal’ –
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To be a leader in education, you need a strong network. But how do you go about building your network as a Federal Programs Director? As a Federal Programs Director, your network extends far beyond your district. You regularly interact with education leaders at the local, statewide, and national levels, so it makes sense
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806 Technologies announced that Kevin Dougherty is joining the company as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), responsible for advancing the company’s strategy across an expanded market in the education sector. Dougherty brings nearly 4 decades of education experience, helping schools become more innovative through better student learning. Dougherty will work closely with the 806 executive team
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“I can’t tell you how much I love working here – this is the most amazing place to be!” Have you ever heard your staff, teachers, or administrators make a comment like this? Would you like to? If so, your school or district might benefit from professional learning with a focus on building school culture.
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