National group of school leaders convening in Washington, D.C., to discuss innovation in education
WASHINGTON D.C., July 17th, 2013 – Digital Promise invited a group of leading school districts from across the country, including the Iowa City Community School District, to participate in its second annual Innovation Workshop in Washington, D.C., on July 16. Superintendents who are part of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools—a national network of leading education agencies— met with senior White House officials to discuss how to spur innovation in schools through breakthrough technology.
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“This is an opportunity for leading practitioners to provide a ground-level view of innovation in American classrooms, and for policymakers to illustrate the opportunities for advancement available to schools,” said Karen Cator, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Digital Promise. “At Digital Promise, we believe in the power of knowledge sharing and are pleased to hold this Innovation Workshop in the nation's capital.”
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Digital Promise is a congressionally authorized, bipartisan organization launched by the White House in late 2011 as a national center for research and development in education technology. The League of Innovative Schools is one of its major initiatives, an alliance of 32 districts—representing 2.5 million students nationwide—that partner with technology developers, research institutions, and one another to deliver better results for students. League members are appointed by leading education officials and selected through an application process that identifies districts committed to demonstrating, evaluating, and scaling up effective innovations.
Superintendent Murley states, "The opportunity to interact with US Department of Education staff and leading superintendents in a small group format affords our District the opportunity to better understand federal positions on education innovation and reform. This should position us to better take advantage of the programs and support necessary to begin this digital transformation in public education."
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About Digital Promise
Digital Promise is an independent, bipartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization authorized by Congress to spur innovation in education. Through its work with educators, technologists, researchers, and leading thinkers, Digital Promise supports comprehensive research and development to benefit lifelong learners and provide Americans with the knowledge and skills needed to compete in the global economy. One of its flagship initiatives, the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools, is a national coalition of public school districts committed to digital innovation that delivers results for students. The League of Innovative Schools is made up of 32 school districts and education groups in 21 states, that collectively serve more than 2.5 million students.