Strategic planning in education isn’t just a box to check—it’s the backbone of effective school district leadership. When done right, it helps districts prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and drive student […]
As AI continues to evolve, the challenge for school districts isn’t just about adopting new technology—it’s about ensuring that technology supports and empowers students, educators, and entire communities. A human-centered, […]
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AI is Transforming K-12 Education: A Strategic Approach for Success AI is reshaping K-12 education, but effective integration requires more than adopting new technology. It demands a thoughtful, systems-level approach […]
Why Surveys Matter in Education Educators constantly talk about “data-driven decision making” and “evidence-based practices” to improve instruction, develop teachers, or plan strategies. Districts generate and collect huge amounts of […]
For more than 125 years, the Carnegie Unit has served as the bedrock of how high schools quantify learning. But in today’s rapidly evolving world, it’s become increasingly clear that […]
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“Inter-division collaboration through regional work sessions sparked by VALIN has the potential to save our teams hundreds of hours of siloed design time and unseen implementation pitfalls.” Our colleague, Ted […]
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Since February 2023, Advanced Learning Partnerships (ALP) and Dell Technologies have collaborated with a growing number of K-12 districts to understand and carefully assess the impact of generative AI through […]
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“This learning opportunity was valuable to us as instructional coaches and I hope to continue the learning on my own journey.” Plymouth-Canton School District Leader Many districts have turned to […]
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I have been working with a team of 5th-grade teachers in Kentucky whose goal is to help students become self-directed learners. One of the teachers could retire, but she is […]
When our Advanced Learning Partnerships (ALP) team partners with a district in the design of their strategic plan, we often begin with the question, “As an educator, what’s your starting […]
