Category Archives: conferences
Technology: The Changing Terrain of Education
Having now settled back in after the EDVentures Conference presented by the Education Industry Association in San Francisco on July 14th to the 16th, I find myself facing a new school year with a rejuvenated spirit and refocused professional drive. Hosting a theme of “The Power & Promise of America’s Education Entrepreneurs”, my time spent [...]
Networking, Not Just for Business Anymore
When you think networking, you are picturing men and women in a conference room wearing suits, chatting and exchanging business cards. Well, let me expand your notions of networking to include you and your colleagues. First, the definition…Networking is a socioeconomic activity by which groups of like-minded professionals recognize, create, or act upon opportunities. As [...]
Putting Parents First in Parent-Teacher Conferences
At this time of year, when some people are thinking about football and turkeys, parents and teachers are turning their attention toward a different yearly ritual: conferences. As they are commonly known, parent-teacher conferences allow for a perfect meshing of education and community, and parents should utilize this opportunity to its fullest extent. After all, [...]