Jamie Dawson

This document outlines a comprehensive device refresh plan for Learning Forward, focusing on enhancing teaching and learning through the strategic implementation of new Apple devices. Key objectives include providing teachers with MacBook Neos and iPads, and secondary students with iPads paired with keyboard cases, to foster creativity, flexibility, and engagement. The plan emphasizes strengthening instructional practices, ensuring device reliability and security through refresh cycles, and establishing a cohesive Apple ecosystem. It also details training, app management, and expectations for students and families, with a long-term vision of empowering great teaching, meaningful learning, and strong relationships in classrooms.

This document outlines the organization's comprehensive device refresh plan, transitioning teachers and secondary students to an Apple device ecosystem, including MacBook Neos, iPads, and iPad 11s with Zagg Tough Keys. The plan's objective is to significantly enhance teaching and learning by providing reliable, secure, and flexible tools that foster creativity, engagement, and collaboration. It details the rationale for selecting Apple devices, the meticulous selection process, how the technology supports instructional practices, and addresses various operational aspects such as device distribution, training, data transfer, app management, student and family expectations, and ongoing device management. Student device distribution is scheduled to commence during the 2026-2027 school year.

This document outlines a multi-year device refresh initiative, providing updated Apple devices to teachers and students to enhance creativity, flexibility, and engagement in classrooms. It details the rationale for device selection, the transition to an Apple ecosystem, and the support mechanisms for teaching, learning, and student success. Key areas covered include device distribution, training, data management, app access, and provisions for student and family support, aiming to foster an effective and future-ready learning environment.

This document details a device refresh initiative for teachers and secondary students, outlining the strategic adoption of updated Apple devices. The plan aims to enhance teaching and learning by supporting creativity, flexibility, engagement, and seamless digital experiences. It focuses on transitioning to a reliable and secure Apple ecosystem, providing training, and ensuring student safety and accessibility to foster excellent instructional practices and long-term organizational effectiveness.

This document outlines the ECMC Foundation's strategic framework and grant-making approach, designed to improve higher education for career success among underrepresented populations. The framework is structured around three strategic priorities: removing barriers to post-secondary completion, building institutional capacity, and transforming the post-secondary ecosystem. The foundation focuses on funding credit-bearing post-secondary CTE programs and registered apprenticeships that facilitate long-term economic mobility and family-sustaining wages, seeking systemic change and scalable solutions.