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In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Stride Tutoring, host Kevin Hogan delves into the complexities and potential of personalized learning with two education leaders—Dr. Matt Callison from South Fayette Township School District in Pennsylvania and Superintendent Diego Ochoa from San Mateo Foster City School District in California. 

The discussion hits on various aspects of this ubiquitous yet vague phrase. Dr. Callison emphasizes the importance of keeping human interaction central while leveraging technology to provide authentic learning experiences tailored to individual student needs. Superintendent Ochoa highlights the necessity for districts to align personalized learning strategies with broader educational goals, also emphasizing the need for student-driven learning experiences.

They go on to discuss the evolution of personalized learning solutions in the EdTech industry and emphasize the importance of involving educators and students in the design process to ensure effectiveness. Looking ahead, Dr. Callison aims to expand personalized learning opportunities, while Superintendent Ochoa plans to implement innovative, individualized programs to engage students in underrepresented communities. 

This episode is sponsored by Stride Tutoring, an online education platform that closes learning gaps by connecting students with state-certified teachers who bring lessons to life. Their tutors personalize instruction to each student, ensuring everyone receives the support they need to succeed. With their on-demand online learning model, students can get help anytime, anywhere—and education leaders are never left searching for effective tutoring solutions. 

Stride Tutoring is powered by parent company Stride, Inc., a leader in online education with over 20 years of experience serving 2,000+ districts in all 50 states. Through personalized solutions for students, educators, schools, and districts, Stride encourages every learner to build the skills and confidence they need to make their way forward in life. To learn more go to https://stridetutoring.com/schools-districts/

Highlights of the speakers, topics, and technologies showcased this year.

In this episode of Innovations in Education, we do a deep dive into the ongoing battle against cyber threats. We explore the intersection of technology and human behavior, where the real battleground lies in preempting threats before they breach the network. Rivka underscores the importance of leveraging advanced technologies like machine learning and threat intelligence to stay one step ahead of adversaries. Yet, amidst the buzz of AI and cutting-edge defenses, she reminds us of the foundational importance of sound data management and collaborative efforts across departments.

John represents TPR Education, including The Princeton Review and tutor.com. They aim to highlight their services for all students and districts, emphasizing equity and support structures. John discusses the evolution of remote tutoring, especially its impact on underserved communities. He also addresses the changing landscape of test preparation, focusing on digital SAT and training teachers. Additionally, John outlines two key focuses for the event: high-dosage tutoring and integrating AI into their services for faster and more insightful support.

Conversation highlights:


Equity and Support: TPR Education emphasizes providing support structures for all students and districts, highlighting their services' accessibility and effectiveness, particularly for underserved communities.

Evolution of Remote Tutoring: The transcript illustrates how remote tutoring has evolved, especially during the pandemic, becoming more accepted and beneficial for students, particularly those in underserved areas.

Changing Landscape of Test Preparation: With the introduction of digital SATs and shifting educational priorities, there's a focus on training teachers and providing effective test preparation services to adapt to these changes.

Focus on High-Dosage Tutoring and AI Integration: TPR Education is prioritizing high-dosage tutoring programs tailored to specific student needs and integrating AI into their services to provide faster and more insightful support, aiming to enhance student learning outcomes and streamline processes for educators and parents.

 

 

This special episode of Innovations in Education highlights details from the recent webinar Analytics in Action: Innovative Approaches to Attract, Engage, Grow and Retain Top Talent. Panelists Kevin Agnello, Product Manager, Human Capital Analytics – Frontline Education and Keegan Bassett, Director of Human Resources – Queen Creek Unified School District (AZ) share insights on using analytics unique to their district to optimize recruitment processes, enhance employee engagement, and implement analytics to identify and nurture the best candidates.
Frontline HCM, a connected human capital management suite, equips schools with everything needed to support the entire employee lifecycle from recruiting to retirement. Built exclusively for K-12 education, it includes applicant tracking with proactive recruiting capabilities, seamless onboarding, connected time tracking and absence management functionality, professional learning and evaluation tools, and the ability to oversee benefits, compensation, and position management with automated workflows across the suite. Designed around the unique needs of K-12 and flexible enough to support state and local regulations for time tracking, performance evaluation, and hiring practices, Frontline’s HCM suite brings greater efficiency, productivity, and performance to school districts so leaders have more time to focus on what will most support great teaching and student learning.

The Culture Conscious Campuses Model which has been approved by the Texas Education Agency commissioner as a research-based instructional model with proven results in increasing academic success for African American students as well as students from low socio-economic backgrounds, regardless of their race or ethnicity. Host Kevin Hogan talks to the author.