Article Through the Portal: The Future of School Jun 13, 2025 As we emerge from the shadows of the pandemic, it is tempting to believe that the challenges faced by schools are behind us.
Article Leader Profile: David Boxer, TLIS Chief Information Officer | The Blake School | Minneapolis, Minnesota Mar 25, 2025 David Boxer, TLIS, knows that he doesn’t know what he doesn’t know, so to fill the gaps, he leans on his dynamic team at The Blake School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Article Designing Tech-Ready Spaces for Tomorrow’s Learning Updating your infrastructure now means thinking long term – and further than you might think Mar 25, 2025 In a previous job, Afandie Winter, TLIS, once learned that planning was underway for a construction project. He started asking simple questions: Where will phones plug in? How will Wi-Fi be delivered? Where will the printers go? Will the spaces have displays or projectors? How about audio?
Article ALI: Pioneering Research and Development Projects for Educational Excellence Oct 2, 2024 by Ashley Cross CAE, CAE;Ed.D As education continually evolves, the demand for innovative solutions and strategic insights has never been more vital. The ATLIS Leadership Institute (ALI) stands at the forefront of this mission, championing the development of leadership capabilities within the independent school community.
Article 20 Years in Ed Tech, 20 Lessons Learned Sep 27, 2024 by Curt Lieneck Curt Lieneck is legendary among independent school technology leaders. When he began posting tweets gleaned from his decades of experience in the field, we paid attention. Happily, Lieneck has allowed ATLIS to collect his wisdom into this blog post. It's actually 21 tips, but who's counting.
Article Evolution and Elevation Behind the creation of the new ATLIS credential – and how it will be a gamechanger for independent school tech leaders May 30, 2024 by M Diane McCormick The COVID-19 pandemic cast a new light on the powers — and perils — of technology in education. Since then, independent schools have elevated their technology directors to lead roles in crafting strategy and enacting vision.
Article The Department of Modern Learning The next evolution of the technology department? Mar 11, 2024 by Ashley Cross CAE, CAE;Ed.D In recent months, I have come across many people who have an unusual phrase in their title: the department of modern learning. For some, it’s not a new title, but there is a shift in how technology is viewed at those schools.
Article Breaking Free of the Inertia Surrounding AI in Education Nov 16, 2023 by Sarah Wike I entered the field of education because I found angsty teenagers amusing in a way that many adults didn't appreciate, and because I wanted to impart my knowledge of the Spanish language and the Spanish-speaking world to them.
Article Leading the Change Away From Old Tech Culture Nov 16, 2023 by Jo-Rel Wilkins The energy of having a fresh start at school each year has always given me joy. This year I began my year with a self-inventory and asked what I could improve, and I swiftly and I swiftly landed on the topic of passwords.
Article Principles of AI for Tech Leaders Sep 19, 2023 The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has brought forth new opportunities and considerations for K-12 education. As technology leaders in schools, it is crucial to understand the potential impact of generative AI on teaching, learning, assessment, and access to education.
