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  • New Tech Network Receives Grant to Support Rural and Town School Districts in Texas

    New Tech Network Receives Grant to Support Rural and Town School Districts in Texas

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    Education Nonprofit Granted Funding From Bezos Family Foundation to Expand Project-Based Learning Model to More Rural Schools and Districts in Texas


    AUSTIN, Texas, June 2, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    New Tech Network (NTN), a leading design partner for comprehensive K-12 school change, has been awarded a grant from the Bezos Family Foundation (BFF) to expand and support education innovation in Rural and Town districts and schools in Texas.

    The new Texas initiative aims to reach 11 new schools by 2025, serving approximately 11,000 students in communities classified as Rural or Town by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). These multi-year grants will provide each school with support and services to implement the New Tech school model, with a portion of annual costs covered through other funding sources. Priority will be given to schools with student populations higher than 40% Free and Reduced lunch. NTN is currently supporting 34 schools in 13 Texas districts, serving over 15,000 students in the state.

    “More than ever, families want their local schools to provide relevant preparation for success in college and career, and we are thrilled that the financial support provided by the Bezos Family Foundation will enable New Tech Network to form new Texas partnerships,” said Lydia Dobyns, President and CEO of New Tech Network. “All too often, philanthropic support does not extend to rural communities.”

    While many school innovation and reform efforts seek to improve student outcomes by focusing on programmatic changes in instruction and curriculum alone, NTN takes a holistic approach and works to align all parts of the school system, without operating schools. Districts who partner with NTN gain the advantage of building classroom and administrator professional capacity in making instructional and culture changes. NTN’s systemic approach centers around four key pillars:

    • Outcomes that matter for postsecondary success
    • Culture that empowers students and adults
    • Teaching that engages learnings in complex-thinking and problem-solving
    • Technology that enables student-centered learning and collaboration

    NTN will be announcing details later this summer about how eligible districts can apply for aid. To learn more about NTN’s work in Texas, please visit newtechnetwork.org/texas.

    About New Tech Network 

    New Tech Network, a national nonprofit organization, is a leading design partner for comprehensive K-12 school change. NTN has successfully guided over 200 schools and districts in 28 states with a whole school, systemic approach where student skills are valued as much as test scores. New Tech Network provides professional development and coaching for teachers and school leaders to inspire and engage all students through authentic and challenging work. The New Tech school model features multiple student learning outcomes combined with pervasive project-based learning, an inclusive school-wide culture and the real-world use of technology tools and resources. 

    Media Contact:
    Danielle Gates
    dgates@newtechnetwork.org
    925.435.3201

    Source: New Tech Network

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  • New Tech Network Awards Commandant of First State Military Academy for Exemplary Leadership

    New Tech Network Awards Commandant of First State Military Academy for Exemplary Leadership

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    Leader Patrick Gallucci is recognized at the New Tech Annual Conference.

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    updated: Jul 31, 2018


    NAPA, Calif., July 31, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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    New Tech Network awarded Patrick Gallucci, Commandant of First State Military Academy, with the prestigious Susan Schilling Legacy Award for his exemplary leadership. The award was presented in St. Louis at the New Tech Annual Conference (NTAC), where 1,400 teachers and education leaders from across the country and Australia convened.

    Commandant Gallucci has led First State Military Academy, located in Clayton, DE, since January of 2015. First State Military Academy is a 9-12 public charter high school where all cadets are members of the Marine Corps JROTC program. The Academy serves a diverse student population and is the first military academy to partner with New Tech Network.

    I believe that the New Tech Network model is synonymous with MCJROTC: leadership, collaboration, agency, and problem-solving.

    Patrick Gallucci , Commandant

    Gallucci took on the challenge of hiring new teachers, creating a new school, and implementing a new program with grit and perseverance.

    “We just welcomed our first graduating class. Each cadet that has been with the academy since 2015 was recognized as an official plank owner. A title to one of the planks from the original drill deck was presented as a reward for the efforts and diligence that laid the cornerstone for what is to become a highly regarded and successful part of education within the State of Delaware,” said Gallucci.

    The Commandant preaches “culture over content” and stresses the value of distributive leadership. He has created a sustainable model by encouraging teachers to focus on leadership skills with a growth mindset and to be invested in the students they are teaching.

    “I believe that the New Tech Network model is synonymous with MCJROTC: leadership, collaboration, agency, and problem-solving. I have successfully strived to form a single school culture between Marine instructors and teachers. One that promotes a growth mindset,” said Gallucci.

    The conference theme, “Power of Us” was a deep-dive into the idea that a connected network is essential to addressing the most complex challenges that schools face today. The conference theme was enhanced with the release of, “Better Together: How to Leverage School Networks for Smarter Personalized and Project-Based Learning” a new book co-authored by NTN President and CEO Lydia Dobyns and Getting Smart CEO Tom Vander Ark.

    “Better Together” gives context to one of the modern era’s most important educational innovations and provides smart strategies for collaborating in school networks to achieve the promise of personalized and project-based learning for all students. It also explores the challenges schools face when innovating in isolation.

    “New Tech Network’s foundational belief is that schools get better by being part of a community. We think school networks hold the best potential for solving the most complex challenge we face today: closing the opportunity gap for all students, no matter where they live,” said Dobyns.

    About New Tech Network

    New Tech Network, a national non-profit organization, is a leading design partner for comprehensive K-12 school change. We coach teachers and school leaders to inspire and engage all students through authentic and challenging work. The New Tech model combines pervasive project-based learning, an engaging school-wide culture and the real-world use of technology tools and resources. We support the whole school through three key structures: professional development events, coaching, and Echo, the NTN project-based platform.

    New Tech Network students consistently outperform national high school graduation and college persistence rates. The network consists of more than 200 schools in 26 states and Australia.

    Source: New Tech Network

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