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Westchester School District Taps New Technology, Innovation Director Westchester School District Taps New Technology, Innovation Director
Westchester School District Taps New Technology, Innovation Director An educator who has led learning communities on modern concepts such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality has been selected as a Westchester school district's new technology director. Jerrod Blair's appointment as the Irvington Union Free School District's new director of technology and innovation was announced by the district on Thursday, Aug. 22.  Blair, who was chosen after a long search process, will start in the position on Friday, Sept. 6. According to the district, he is a "standout" in the field and has led professional learning communities on topics including AI an…

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by Ben Crnic
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COVID-19: New Rochelle Schools Launches Distance Learning Plan COVID-19: New Rochelle Schools Launches Distance Learning Plan
Covid-19: New Rochelle Schools Launches Distance Learning Plan The New Rochelle School District, which is at the heart of the COVID-19 outbreak in Westchester, has outlined its plans to introduce students to its district learning plan. All school buildings district-wide will be closed through Wednesday, March 25, “but learning must continue,” Superintendent Laura Feijoo said in a note to parents.  Students will be utilizing Google classrooms, Chromebooks and other technology resources to receive education services. “It is imperative that the district continue our commitment to excellent education,” the superintendent wrote. “With collaboration fr…

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by Zak Failla