Teacher Professional Growth Begins After the Classroom Observation
Every Observation Tells a Story Professional growth for teachers doesn’t begin and end with a classroom observation. It develops through meaningful feedback, thoughtful reflection,…
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Looking for mVal? You’re in the Right Place.
If you searched for mVal and landed here, welcome. The staff performance appraisal system that Ontario school boards have long known as mVal is now called eWalk. For over two decades, principals,…
Choosing a Secure SIS: Key Features Every School Should Consider
Selecting a secure Student Information System (SIS) is one of the most important technology decisions a school district can make. A modern SIS does more than manage attendance, grades, and…
The Power of Three: Collect, Analyze, Engage
Schools are surrounded by data, but student data analytics does more than simply collect information. It helps districts make sense of data and use it to improve student outcomes. The real impact…
Teacher Incentive Allotment in Texas (TIA): From Compliance to Confidence in Implementation
Most districts don’t struggle with understanding the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA).They struggle with what happens after they decide to participate. Because that is where TIA stops being a policy…
Understanding What Makes Digital Practice Effective in Schools
Looking Beyond Technology Digital learning tools are now part of everyday instruction in many K–12 classrooms. But as schools continue expanding their use of educational technology, the conversation…
A More Connected Approach to HIB Reporting in K-12 Schools
by Joe Brislin. What a connected process looks like HIB incident management tools can help districts organize reporting and improve consistency across cases. But in practice, the process becomes even…
Harris Education Solutions Announces New Partnership with BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative is a cooperative formed by governmental entities to streamline the buying process for public schools, municipalities, and other…
What Gets Measured Gets Improved: The Role of Data in Teacher Development
by Dr. Brad Hunter, Vice President of Operations and Product & former Assistant Superintendent. “Measurement” can be a loaded word in education. Done poorly, it can feel like a compliance…
The Importance of Morning Walkthroughs
by Joe Brislin. In the hustle of a school day, it’s easy for leaders to get caught up in meetings, emails, and urgent issues. But one of the most powerful tools a school leader has is simple: being…
Harris Education Solutions Announces Strategic Leadership Appointments to Drive Innovation in K-12 Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Harris Education Solutions Announces Strategic Leadership Appointments to Drive Innovation in K-12 Education January 31, 2025 – Harris Education Solutions (HES), a division…
Prioritizing Security: How Harris Education Solutions Protects Your Data
In today’s digital world, data security is more important than ever—especially for school systems entrusted with sensitive student and staff information. At Harris Education Solutions (HES), we…