Author name: Kennedy Kilpatrick

“Title I can pay for that.” These words sound like nails on a chalkboard to every Federal Programs Director across the nation. Teaching colleagues and administrators that Title I funds have specific allowable uses can be challenging. It is especially difficult to make our non-federal friends understand the Supplement, Not Supplant methodology we follow. How […]

6 Quick Tips to make an IMPACT in the Second Half of the School Year Congratulations—you’ve made it halfway to the end of the school year! Now, as we kick off the second semester, it’s a great time to celebrate past successes, re-focus on future goals, and take proactive actions to make a difference in

Here’s how to save time while still meeting State and Federal qualifications. We all want to see district and school improvement — and the continuous improvement plan plays a key role in setting goals, defining strategies, and guiding action throughout the year. But as you’re writing district and school plans, is it necessary to create

By Cindy Gibson, Chief Learning Officer  “In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.” –Abraham Maslow Our educational technology company, 806 Technologies, has been on a journey from its founding (a district improvement plan on a disc), to a robust, cloud-based school software solution leveraging

AI is more than a buzzword—it’s transforming education and nearly every other industry imaginable. However, AI is a buzzword, too. Everywhere you look, you can see products and services promoting AI in the education space, including the browser you’re using to read this article. For districts and schools, there are endless possibilities for generative AI

For most people, when you hear screams of, “Happy New Year!”, you think about Auld Lang Syne, and a champagne bottle popping and fizzing. You reflect on the past year, and you make personal promises to yourself to be better at everything you do. You hit the gym, you hit the books, you hit the

Principals lead schools, inspire students, and improve school achievement—and many of the strongest leaders share three key characteristics. In this blog, we’ll explore how unleashing the power of humility, resilience, and grit can lead to greater student success. As a facilitator of learning for leaders, we have the opportunity to work with leaders in all

Link to more info: https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/support-for-at-risk-schools-and-students/texas-education-for-homeless-children-and-youth-tehcy-program Across the U.S., over 1.2 million students experience homelessness each year. However, the actual number of students affected by homelessness may be even higher. When you think of a homeless student, you may picture a family living in a car or a shelter—but what about sharing a single room in