Every Child, Every Day: A Digital Conversion Model for Student Achievement

by Mark Edwards

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This is the story of how 2013 Superintendent of the Year,  Mark Edwards, led the Mooresville, N.C. Graded School District in its goal of creating a vibrant new learning environment for teachers and students and achieving outstanding academic results through an innovative digital conversion initiative that provided every student and teacher with a laptop, despite a very modest resource base. Every Child, Every Day gives readers a look at the visionary success factors that worked together to produce positive results–a culture of caring, digital resources, a relentless focus on data, leadership at all levels, and student-centered learning–and shows how their interplay drove, and can drive, academic improvement in virtually any school district. New funding strategies that address the budget issue combine with step-by-step replication tips to provide valuable inspiration and guidelines to help every school succeed on the digital conversion path to student achievement.

Genres: Education

245 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

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Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this is a must-read for any school district considering a digital conversion (which is implementing a 1:1 technology initiative). The thing I liked best about Edwards' book and his discussions about making 1:1 happen is that the focus isn't on the technology and its uses, but on relationship building among teachers, administrators, students, non-certified staff, parents, and the community. Handing a child a piece of technology to use in the classroom really isn't any more than Santa might do on a Christmas morning, but building the community of learners and innovators, and creating the culture of caring as featured in Every Child, Every Day takes a lot of work and planning. If your school is already in a 1:1 environment, this is an excellent litmus test for your program as well. An eye-opening, easy to read book about a topic often fraught with high emotion and confusion.

[Amy Venneman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a useful book for leadership teams in those districts looking for 1 on 1 conversion; however, much of the text is repetitive. I did like that emphasis was placed on building relationships and climate, communication with all stakeholders, and continuous professional development.

[Sharon Schlup · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting book that skims the surface explaining how and why digital conversion is important. The emphasis being communication, culture and community involvement.

[Max Ostrovsky · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would have rated this higher if it gave me any new information. I've been following this philosophy in the classroom for a long time now.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was challenged by this book and learned about the importance of relentless focus on a shared vision.