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Corey Murray

Hard Truth: Most School Districts Are Not Ready for the Coming Digital Accessibility Deadlines

Today’s school leaders face mounting pressures—from politicized debates to teacher burnout. In The Call to Courage, Drs. Luvelle Brown and Shelley Berman emphasize that education is “democracy work.” RocketPD’s Ultimate Guide to Standing Up for K-12 Public Education and supporting resources equip educators to foster belonging, reject negative narratives, and redesign schools for joy, engagement, and inclusivity.

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K-12 Use Cases

Corey Murray

Create buy-in for your district’s most-critical strategic priorities

As a K-12 school superintendent or assistant superintendent, the ability to drive change through the execution of a handful of strategic initiatives can mean the difference between an enduring tenure at the top and a canceled employment contract. But you can’t drive change by yourself — and the inability to secure internal buy-in among the […]

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K-12 Use Cases

Corey Murray

Give teachers & staff ‘voice & choice’ over professional learning

In an era where 90 percent of K-12 school teachers report burnout and open positions routinely go unfilled, keeping your best staff engaged and locked in at work is paramount. One way to do that is by awarding educators with more “voice and choice” over their own professional learning journey.  In a recent pilot project, […]

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K-12 Use Cases

Corey Murray

Onboard staff & bring team members up to speed on key initiatives

The numbers are sobering: 44% of teachers resign their post in their first five years.  That would be an alarming statistic at any time. At a time when many U.S. K-12 schools report a revolving door at key staff and leadership positions, a process for continuous employee onboarding is fundamental. You need teachers and staff […]

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K-12 Use Cases

Corey Murray

Vet expert speakers before bringing them to your school or district

It’s not a secret: U.S. K-12 schools and districts spend an inordinate amount of money on professional learning. Recent data suggest K-12 school districts shell out somewhere between $140 to $160 per workshop or coaching hour for every staff member in attendance. Some estimates peg U.S. public K-12 school annual professional learning spend at upwards […]

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K-12 Use Cases

Corey Murray

Support your next book study with video-based lessons from the author

If you run a K-12 professional learning community, or PLC, you know the powerful role that book studies play in promoting collaboration and professional growth in schools. But, as teachers and staff search for more flexibility, the traditional book study, where educators convene in-person (or over Zoom) to workshop key concepts is increasingly giving way […]

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K-12 Use Cases

Corey Murray

Drive member benefit & extend learning beyond your next live event

Big-name keynotes and breakout sessions are a top draw at annual K-12 industry events. It’s hard to argue with the economics of an estimated $2 billion industry. History shows that marquee names drive registrations and put butts in seats. But what happens when that big speech is over? Is a singular message delivered under the […]

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