Author name: Kennedy Kilpatrick

Capturing the (AI) Edge in Education

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 […]

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Leveraging AI to Support the Comprehensive Needs Assessment Process

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

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Unleashing the Power of Humility, Resilience, and Grit for Student Success

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

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Supporting Homeless Students Through Cross-Program Collaboration

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

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Jeff Kubiak Joins 806 Technologies as VP for Business Development: A Leader in Educational Innovation and Compassionate Advocacy

Jeff Kubiak joins the 806 Technologies team as the Vice President for Business Development and Partnerships, bringing over 25 years of educational leadership experience to our mission of creating a world of innovative schools together.  Jeff’s distinguished career reflects a deep commitment to fostering kindness, compassion, and inclusion in schools, aligning seamlessly with our innovative

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7 Tips to Get Results from Your Improvement Plan

To an educator, nothing is more powerful than seeing a single student improve—except, perhaps, when an entire school improves. Imagine if your students raised their performance in Reading or Math, enabling them to take higher-level courses and pursue higher-paying careers.  Or what if your district increased graduation rates, empowering more students to pursue post-secondary education?

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