Digital education is officially a priority in Wyoming. The state Department of Education on Tuesday announced that it is launching a statewide Future Ready Initiative,…
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Cheap (Yet Valuable) Learning Space Redesign
When school leaders hear the phrase “learning space redesign,” many immediately envision dollar signs and downplay any possibilities because of limited budgets. However, this doesn’t…
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Media specialist Samantha Edwards wants noise in her library—and she hears it. Edwards is the kind of librarian envisioned by the Future Ready Librarians initiative,…
Read MoreVancouver Public Schools Staffer to Work for U.S. Library Initiative
Mark Ray, the chief digital officer for Vancouver Public Schools, has accepted a half-time position in which he will influence the course of school libraries…
Read MoreSmart Classrooms Give Tech Boost to Learning
When technology is coupled with instructional design, the benefits are numerous, according to former West Virginia Gov. Bob Wise, president of the nonprofit Alliance for…
Read MoreMaryland Schools take 'Future Ready' to the Next Level
The schools’ efforts are based on the vision of Future Ready Schools, a national program that helps district leaders plan and implement personalized digital learning…
Read MoreVPS Educator Takes National Leadership Position for Digital Transformation
Current Chief Digital Officer Mark Ray recently earned a position as future ready librarians lead with the Alliance for Excellent Education in Washington, DC. The…
Read MoreDigital Learning is on the Rise in NJ Schools
An increasing number of New Jersey school districts are going digital, bringing in more desktop computers and providing students, especially in high school, with laptops…
Read More9 Steps to a Future-Ready Education
No matter the region, schools across the United States are recognizing the importance of adopting the right technology solutions today in preparation for the learning…
Read MoreFuture Ready Schools Heralds School Librarians as Leaders
New project highlights critical role school librarians play in supporting Future Ready goals. Future Ready Schools (FRS), led by the Alliance for Excellent Education (the Alliance)…
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I was encouraged to learn that the Department of Education (ED) and Alliance for Excellent Education are launching Future Ready Librarians, an expansion of the…
Read MoreJohn King Op-Ed: Building a Nation of Makers
Today, I am excited to announce that the Department of Education and the Alliance for Excellent Education are launching Future Ready Librarians, an expansion of…
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