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Orange County, CA - Panel Discussion: Leading the Learning Martrix

One thing you can often accuse the Learning Counsel of is saving the best for last. At this year’s Orange County Learning Leadership Symposium, the answer to that accusation would be, ‘Guilty...

Doug Cauthen

Teacher Recognition Spotlight

Learning Counsel CEO LeiLani Cauthen recognized 29 Teacher Winners for this year’s National Digital Transition Survey Award winners at the 2023 Virtual National Gathering. This year, five dif...

LC Staff

Predictions Panel & Open Mic

This Predictions Panel and Open Mic session was broadcast live from the Learning Counsel’s Virtual National Gathering Event held in early February 2023. Host Chris McMurray, CAO of the Learni...

LC Staff

What You Should Know about the Hybrid Logistics Project

In this presentation, Learning Counsel CEO LeiLani Cauthen and special guest Felicia Rattray, Founder of the Permission to Succeed Education Center, explain the real-world benefits of Hybrid ...

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Tech Imperative Recognition – SAFARI Montage

This year, the Learning Leadership Society chose SAFARI Montage as a Tech Imperative Award winner. The Tech Imperative Award is in recognition of leadership, building a foundation for K-12 di...

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National Event: District Recognition

Each year, the Learning Counsel uses data collected from the National Digital Transition Survey to help determine that year’s Learning Leadership Society Award winners. In past years, this was ...

LC Staff

National Event: District Recognition Part Deux

One of the wonderful things about the Learning Counsel’s Annual Virtual National Gathering Event is recognizing the sheer magnitude of talent and presenting them to the world as Learning Lead...

LC Staff

National Event: School Recognition

The Learning Leadership Institute and the National Digital Transition Survey come together to recognize this year’s Learning Leadership Institute Award Winners. Awards are given to districts/sc...

LC Staff

9th Annual Digital Transition Survey Market Briefing

Education leaders tell the Learning Counsel that they wait literally “ all year ” to hear Learning Counsel CEO LeiLani Cauthen deliver the results of the Learning Leadership Institute’s annua...

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Selective App and Process Retirement to Unburden K-12 Administration

In this episode of the Horizon Room Open Mic Sessions, Host Chris McMurray, Chief Academic Officer at the Learning Counsel and Guest Hosts Carla Burkholder, Director of Technology at Schertz-Ci...

Doug Cauthen

K12 Digital Inventory Issues

We bring you another episode of the Horizon Room’s Open Mic series, an opportunity for the education community to take part in a high-profile discussion on the vital issues facing education. ...

Doug Cauthen

What is a K12 Process & Tech Model Architecture?

By now, most of you are familiar with the Horizon Room Open Mic series. It is an opportunity for educators to be a part of a high-profile discussion on many of the important issues facing edu...

Doug Cauthen

Master Schedule Flexibility to Attract and Retain Students

Welcome to the next episode of the Horizon Room’s Open Mic series, a place where the education community can be part of a high-profile discussion on the challenges that need solutions. Your ...

Doug Cauthen

Learning Leadership Symposium: Orlando Administrator Panel

This year’s Learning Leadership Symposia seem to have a sense of urgency, an attitude that says, ‘we’re getting to the solutions because our kids deserve it!’ In Orlando’s Administrative Panel...

The LC Staff

Broward County: Innovative Learners, Every One

Dr. Sherry Wilson, Director of Innovative Learning for Broward County Public Schools comes from a family of educators, and her passion for children and their education is undeniable. As Director...

The LC Staff

Superintendent Addison Davis on Orlando's Education Goals

If Orlando ever has a best-of-the-best education video reel, this one is sure to make the cut. According to Addison Davis, Superintendent at Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida, “In ...

The LC Staff

Lessons from a Peanut Butter Cup: Teaching and Tech Must Go Hand in Hand

The Horizon Room is a concept born out of the need for a national forum to tackle important issues in education. In this episode of the Horizon Room, your hosts LeiLani Cauthen, CEO of the Le...

Doug Cauthen

Learning Leadership Symposium: Dallas, TX Administrator Panel

If you follow the Learning Counsel’s Learning Leadership Symposia, you are aware that the Administrator Panel Discussions are generally the perfect end to a perfect day. They feature the area’s ...

The LC Staff

Dr. Todd Fouche: Portrait of the District

There is both an art and a science to making presentations for your district. In this presentation, Dr. Todd Fouche, Deputy Superintendent, Frisco Independent School District shares both his pre...

The LC Staff

Learning Leadership Symposium: Little Rock Administrator Panel

If you are familiar with the Learning Counsel’s Learning Leadership Symposia, you may know that the high point of the day is generally the Administrative Panel Discussion, a high-stakes, high-yi...

The LC Staff


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