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NSBA Names '20 To Watch' in Ed Tech, Lands Pew Grant for PreK Action Program

by Dave Nagel

Who are the emerging role models for education technology leadership? The National School Boards Association released its annual list of 20 candidates this week, a list that recognizes teachers, technology directors, CIOs, librarians, and others who have demonstrated innovation in K-12 technology to make a positive impact on students and teachers. NSBA also announced that it's received a grant to support its efforts in preK education awareness.

For this year's "20 To Watch" list, according to NSBA, "A nationwide search was conducted to identify individuals who reflect the spirit of creativity and collaboration that embraces the power of technology to enhance learning for students, inspire colleagues, transform operations, and engage communities."

Those individuals are:

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