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Still Writing an Improvement Goal for Every District Policy?

Here’s how to save time while still meeting State and Federal qualifications. We all want to see district and school improvement — and the continuous improvement plan plays a key role in setting goals, defining strategies, and guiding action throughout the year. But as you’re writing district and school plans, is it necessary to create […]

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Capturing the (AI) Edge in Education

By Cindy Gibson, Chief Learning Officer  “In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.” –Abraham Maslow Our educational technology company, 806 Technologies, has been on a journey from its founding (a district improvement plan on a disc), to a robust, cloud-based school software solution leveraging

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Leveraging AI to Support the Comprehensive Needs Assessment Process

AI is more than a buzzword—it’s transforming education and nearly every other industry imaginable. However, AI is a buzzword, too. Everywhere you look, you can see products and services promoting AI in the education space, including the browser you’re using to read this article. For districts and schools, there are endless possibilities for generative AI

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Unleashing the Power of Humility, Resilience, and Grit for Student Success

Principals lead schools, inspire students, and improve school achievement—and many of the strongest leaders share three key characteristics. In this blog, we’ll explore how unleashing the power of humility, resilience, and grit can lead to greater student success. As a facilitator of learning for leaders, we have the opportunity to work with leaders in all

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Supporting Homeless Students Through Cross-Program Collaboration

Link to more info: https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/support-for-at-risk-schools-and-students/texas-education-for-homeless-children-and-youth-tehcy-program Across the U.S., over 1.2 million students experience homelessness each year. However, the actual number of students affected by homelessness may be even higher. When you think of a homeless student, you may picture a family living in a car or a shelter—but what about sharing a single room in

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Focusing on Mental Health for Educators and Learners

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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806 Technologies Announces Inaugural 806 Learning Summit

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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806 Technologies Welcomes Kevin Dougherty as Chief Strategy Officer

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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