Show Notes

In this episode of Talking Technology with ATLIS, Brad Rathgerber, CEO of One Schoolhouse, shares his journey from teaching to leading an innovative online school initiative. He discusses the rapid development of online learning for girls, the critical importance of allowing room for failure, and the impact of AI on education. Brad emphasizes quality in course development, continuous improvement for teachers, and the challenges and opportunities facing independent school leaders today. He also introduces the Association for Academic Leaders, highlighting its focus on professional growth and support for academic leaders across independent schools.

Resources

• One Schoolhouse
• Lisa Damour, PhD; author of Untangled
• Association for Academic Leaders

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In this episode of Talking Technology with ATLIS, Pete Russell, CEO of August Schools, discusses with co-hosts the challenges and benefits of integrating technology in independent schools with. The conversation delves into the complexities of managing sensitive data in school support systems, emphasizing the need for secure transparency and the balance between privacy and providing necessary context for student support. Pete offers best practices for IT leaders, stressing the importance of written security processes and understanding the content areas they serve. The conversation also touches on the startup mentality, emphasizing measurable goals and agile practices to manage resources effectively.

Resources

• August Schools
• August Schools blog
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA)
• Jira, project management software

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Jeff Dayton, Director of Technology at Madeira School, discussed his journey from aerospace engineering to tech leadership, emphasizing the importance of succession planning and the evolving role of tech directors. Madeira offers unique programs like CO curriculum, where students work on Capitol Hill and in various internships. Jeff highlighted the challenges of balancing technology for boarding and day students, including a recent cell phone policy change. He also shared insights on integrating tech into capital projects and the importance of work-life balance. The conversation touched on the need for tech leaders to set boundaries and prioritize personal time.

Resources

• Madeira School
• ATLIS events calendar
• BUILD: Boys using innovation to learn and design
• The Obsolete Tech Director, blog post from Thomas C. Murray
• Balancing work and personal life in the digital age: Enhancing life harmony, article from Medium
• Promoting a Healthy Balance Between Technology Use and Digital Disconnection at Work, article from therapyside.com
• Understanding work-life balance in tech: How to better support parents & parents-to-be, article from Maven Clinic
• New Heights podcast, with Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce