How Important is Networking for Edtech Professionals?
As an edtech professional, expanding your network is an effective way to gain leads and grow your outreach to teachers and other education decision-makers. Here are a few examples of ways to network in your industry: Get on social media It’s also a networking platform, providing the opportunity to search for other edtech professionals. This […]
Virtual Learning is Here to Stay
Meredith Biesinger Title 1, Small district, Rural/Town district, K-12 Of course, there was an overwhelming response for schools to return to in-person learning last year, even more so this year. However, many students and their families opt to continue with virtual school when given a chance. From a survey of 1,000 parents of K–12 students, 45 percent […]
The Digital Divide
Teresa Marchant Title 1, Medium district, Suburban, K-6 D-Devices These include computers, hot spots, training, and support for students and parents is vital for student success. In our district, parents and students can check them out for short-term or long-term use. I- Integrating Using technology in a classroom ensures that educators and students are ready […]
How Timing and Ed. Tech Made Teaching and Learning Better
By Craig Perrier Title 1, Large district, Urban, 9-12 It had been just 20 months after laptops were introduced to each student and those pre-COVID years seem nostalgic. The pre 1:1 experience, however, seems like a century ago. This is largely because what was perceived as a radical change in teaching and learning or something […]
Free Guide: Teachers are Consumers, Too!
Free Guide: Teachers are Consumers, Too! Teacher spending power is strong. This group of consumers is responsible for a significant sum of money spent inside and outside of schools every year, whether they’re investing in classroom supplies, planning their next summer vacation, recommending workbooks to principals, or urging parents to download a new reading app.
Q/A with Mike LeClare: Agile Data Enhancement with Learning Recovery
Q/A with Mike LeClare: Data Enhancement and Learning Recovery in the ESSA Era Recorded Live on October 27, 2021 Watch the Live Q/A Watch Full Presentation Now Download Slides Mike covered questions like:​ What do you expect coverage, for proficiency/trending data, to be for this year?​ One more time, can you remind me (so many […]
The Decisions and Impacts of School Choice 2021
Meredith Biesinger Title 1, Small district, Rural/Town district, K-12 Once upon a time, there used to be limited K-12 education options for students and their families. However, so many options are available that it can be overwhelming for families to decide on the best fit for their child. It can also be equally overwhelming for […]
School Choice Enrollment
Teresa Marchant Title 1, Medium district, Suburban, K-6 Why this Topic is Important Parents who homeschool are not public education’s enemies. However, there needs to be an open discussion of its impact on schools. The loss of enrollment means failing state and federal dollars for schools. Those funds are essential to run programs, pay for […]
Seeing Now as a way to Better
Craig Perrier Title 1, Large district, Urban, 9-12 About a month into this school year, a colleague shared clarifying and jarring sentiments. He said, “it feels like we are acting as if everything is normal again.” His comment gave me immediate pause. And as I mentally scanned the current landscape of our school system – […]
School Funding and Pandemic Relief: How Will it be Spent?
Pandemic relief has helped millions of people across the nation feel a sense of financial stability after lockdowns. As the federal government continues to provide pandemic aid to schools up and down the country, the hope is for teachers and other decision-makers to turn this money into solutions that will provide for future generations of […]
Common Changes in Education in 2021
In Conversation with Agile’s Directors of Strategic Accounts, Connie Davis and Toni Elsberry shared the following: The changing landscape in education is highly unpredictable at the moment. For example, many schools reopened at an in-person learning capacity in March 2021. Still, according to TIME Magazine, many are shifting back to teaching and learning from a […]
How Agile Clients are Supported
At Agile, we may seem like we’re in the business of rich data — but it’s so much more than that. We create and deliver customized solutions that are inspired by our desire to support you along your business journey. Our service is customer-centric, and we take pride in our ability to deliver the cleanest, […]
Webinar: Data Deep Dive with Mike LeClare: Data Enhancement
Data Deep Dive with Mike LeClare: Data Enhancement and Learning Loss in the ESSA Era Recorded Live on October 27, 2021 Having good education data to power your sales and marketing initiatives takes a lot of work — we know that firsthand. Join our webinar, on October 27, 2021 with Mike LeClare, to learn how […]
Learning Loss and Second Chances
Meredith Biesinger When the world shut down in March of 2020, and school districts had to develop a plan for virtual or “at-home” learning within days, it is safe to say that we as educators were traveling down a road that had NEVER been taken before. The phrase “learning loss” has been discussed quite a […]
The Potential Gains of Learning Loss
Craig Perrier The core principle of student learning loss is that learning decays over time when students don’t engage with it regularly. Placed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of engagement came due to many circumstances. Among these were family and life tragedies, mental health and wellness, and a switch in priorities […]
The Potential Gains of Learning Loss in Students
The core principle of student learning loss is that learning decays over time when students don’t engage with it regularly. Placed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of engagement came due to many circumstances. Among these were family and life tragedies, mental health and wellness, and a switch in priorities emphasizing […]
Data Speaks Louder Than Words
Meredith Biesinger In a recent survey conducted by Harris Poll, on behalf of Agile Education Marketing and Sheer ID, a random sample of K-12 teachers were invited to respond to relevant questions about the 2020-2021 school year. It should come as no surprise that across the board, the 2020-2021 school year was the most challenging […]
PRESS RELEASE: Nearly 8 in 10 K-12 Teachers Say Pandemic Caused Learning Loss
New Agile Education Marketing/SheerID/Harris Poll also finds 4 in 10 Teachers Feel Unprepared for 2021-22 School Year Denver, CO and Portland, OR—August 31, 2021— Nearly eight out of 10 K-12 teachers (79%) said they believe the pandemic caused their students to lose out on learning and 72% said it set back their students’ learning, according […]
With the Toughest School Year Behind Them, Teachers Face Realities of Learning Loss
Teachers are rallying to face the realities of student learning loss in the coming school year. And tech companies have a big opportunity to be a part of the turn-around for students. The key components of overall identity for our educators include being a teacher (96%) and the school where they work (81%) – and […]
Hybrid Classroom Discipline and Management
For many administrators, teachers, students, and parents, online learning was (and continues to be) a saving grace throughout the pandemic. It allows children to stay on track in their academic journeys and provides an alternative option for instructors to continue doing their job if in-person learning becomes out of reach. While online learning has had […]
Education Market Veteran Brings Expertise and Know-How to Businesses Seeking New Revenue Streams in Reliable Segments
Why invest in education? It’s reliable, valuable, and easy to identify. August 27, 2020 | Ft. Meyers, FL Selling to schools, and teachers, is an afterthought to many in business – organizing their departments as “government & education” or “special markets”. Toni Elsberry, Strategic Account Director, Agile Education Marketing, is looking to change this. Ms. […]
Data Compilation and Account Management at Agile
At Agile Education Marketing, we understand how rich and meaningful data is from many different aspects. Our data represents actual educators and schools and relationships with State DOEs to form campaign strategies and improve performance for our clients through quality assurance. Why do clients choose Agile? While gaining data is the main reason prospective clients […]
Using data-informed strategies to help clients reach success
Data-informed strategies are the key to success. At Agile, we are confident in our ability to help clients meet success by harnessing and leveraging data. Using our data to align your resources and solve district and school situations, we assist with breaking through the clutter and getting the root of the information that will benefit […]
Helping Educators Keep Up with the Dynamic Classroom
Teaching today looks much different than it did just a few years ago. Teachers, students, and parents alike may be accustomed to the idea of remote learning. Still, there’s an indefinite back and forth between in-person and online education based on the rollercoaster of the pandemic and an increase in COVID-19 cases. Educators and administrative staff […]