Author name: Brittany Ryan

Stronger Together: Inspiring Change Through Stakeholder Engagement

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), stakeholder engagement is not just encouraged—it’s required. From developing continuous improvement plans to allocating Title funds, school districts must demonstrate how they meaningfully involve parents, educators, students, and community members in decision-making processes. However, beyond the mandate is what you really desire- authentic stakeholder engagement that leads to […]

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Top 5 Challenges Federal Programs Directors Face (and How to Navigate Them)

The role of a Federal Programs Director can be challenging—but it is instrumental in helping schools and students achieve greater success. Here are the top 5 challenges Federal Programs Directors face, with tips for how to navigate each one. CHALLENGE #1: Getting Schools to Turn in Required Documents On Time It’s tough enough to meet

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Focusing on Mental Health for Educators and Learners

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, teacher shortages and leadership turnover have plagued school districts across the U.S. In order to attract and retain quality educators and improve education across the nation, we must start by creating a positive mental health environment for teachers.    To address this challenge, Chief Strategy Officer, Kevin Dougherty,

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806 Technologies Announces Inaugural 806 Learning Summit

Click here For the 2024 806 Learning Summit: CONNECTING THE DOTS 806 Technologies is excited to announce our first annual 806 Learning Summit this June 8-10, 2023 at the Omni Frisco Hotel. Our theme this year is “Connecting the Dots”. https://vimeo.com/770906705 “Districts are heading not toward a ‘new normal’ but rather a ‘no normal’ –

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806 Technologies Welcomes Kevin Dougherty as Chief Strategy Officer

806 Technologies announced that Kevin Dougherty is joining the company as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), responsible for advancing the company’s strategy across an expanded market in the education sector. Dougherty brings nearly 4 decades of education experience, helping schools become more innovative through better student learning. Dougherty will work closely with the 806 executive team

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10 Tips for Achieving Excellence as a Federal Programs Director

In our last blog post, 10 Tips for New Federal Programs Directors, we shared ideas for how to hit the ground running as a new Federal Programs Director, to ensure compliance from day one. In this post, we’ll look at how to become even better at achieving excellence in your new role. As a Federal

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