As schools across the country kick off the new school year, school leaders are faced with an unprecedented set of unknowns. After all, no one alive today has started a school year with most if not all of their public school students learning remotely. Experience counts, but how helpful is it when the new school […]
Posts by Lee D.
Learning While School is Closed: What Comes Next?
These days, it’s so 2019 to think about business as usual for our nation’s schools. Now that we’re several months into schools being closed because of COVID-19, there are some early lessons and challenges to reflect on that will help school leaders and staff think about and plan for the start of the 2020-21 school […]
Learning While Schools Are Closed: School Leaders Share Remote Learning Innovations
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lives of people all over the world have been turned upside down. Businesses are closed, people are forced to stay-at-home to remain safe, and schools have shut their doors to keep the pandemic from spreading. Amidst this unprecedented disruption, school leaders, teachers, parents, and students are working […]
Improving Student Outcomes: Insights Powered by Better Student Data & Accessible Analysis Tools
School leaders who launch new schools are faced with many questions and challenges as they dream of and prepare for their first day of school, including, “What makes our school unique?” “How do I build a staff?” and “If I build it, will they (students) enroll?” These and other questions require thoughtful approaches and lots […]
Fundraising Secret Series: Explore the Fundraising Potential of Your Next Event
Watch the Full Webinar here! Transforming Your School’s Next Event into its Next, Big Fundraiser As you consider how to make the greatest impact for your students, think of data as your most powerful asset. Schoolrunner equips school and district leaders with data, ensuring they can use robust information to directly address students’ areas of […]
Fundraising Secrets Series: Maximizing Facebook’s Fundraising Potential
How Facebook Can Be Your Next Great Fundraising Tool Watch the full webinar: here! Here at Schoolrunner, we provide you with the comprehensive data to make your case to funders on how increased investment can spark widespread student success. We also recognize the ongoing imperative to reach new funders that can support and scale your […]
Fundraising Secrets (Webinar): How to Establish a Relationship with Your Local Funders
The Key to Successful Fundraising? Successful Relationship-Building Here at Schoolrunner, we provide you with the data you need as you’re building positive relationships with grant-makers. Positive relationships, though, also take time, commitment, and an effort to show that you care about their work. We discussed this topic in our latest Fundraising Secrets webinar, which you […]
Grant Writing 201(Webinar): How to Create a Data-Driven Grant Narrative
One of the most important parts of a grant application is the narrative. It gives you a place to explain why your work matters and deserves funding. The strongest grant narratives combine storytelling with data, describing your work in a compelling, measurable, and actionable way. Get some tips on the do’s and don’ts in this […]
(Webinar): Grant Writing 101
Applying for grants means more resources for your school, and in fact, many private foundations are interested in funding tools for classrooms, professional learning, and more. But, grant writing also can be a time consuming and daunting process. If you’ve been considering this route but aren’t sure where to start, this webinar will include a […]
Grant Writing 202 (Webinar): Evaluation – Tips to Track Your Program’s Success
Just about anyone giving out money wants to see a return on investment. This is the case for big companies – and grant makers. When it comes to foundations and other private donors, the people sending you money hope it will result in measurable improvement at your school, program, or whatever they’re investing in. Most […]
