A Small District's Big Innovator
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| Title: | A Small District's Big Innovator |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Butler, Kevin |
| Source: | District Administration. Oct 2010 46(9):78-80. |
| Availability: | Professional Media Group, LLC. 488 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851. Tel: 203-663-0100; Fax: 203-663-0149; Web site: http://www.districtadministration.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 4 |
| Publication Date: | 2010 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Superintendents, School Districts, Rural Education, Telecommunications, Computer Networks, Curriculum Design, Public Schools, Federal Aid, Educational Media, Faculty Development, Adoption (Ideas), Health Promotion, Health Related Fitness, Equipment, Time Management, Food Service, Summer Programs |
| Geographic Terms: | Wisconsin |
| ISSN: | 1537-5749 |
| Abstract: | This article profiles Cashton (Wisconsin) Public Schools Superintendent Brad Saron. Saron has always had a passion for technology. He has brought his personal passion for technology to bear in his job as superintendent of the 584-student Cashton Public Schools. As a principal and then as superintendent, he introduced iPod Touches, iPads, wireless Internet, document cameras, SMART Boards and laptops into classrooms at Cashton Public Schools. Technology isn't the only area that the 35-year-old Saron has transformed within the district. From building "cardio" fitness centers to expanding summer school, Saron is bringing fresh ideas of all sorts to rural schooling. As principal, he embarked on a series of academic reforms, including altering the high school course sequence so that students take physics in their freshman year. Cashton Public Schools also trains teachers in the use of technology by brining in outside consultants to do professional development. He has advocated for more school time for remediation and enrichment activities. Health and wellness of the community is another major concern for Saron. |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2010 |
| Access URL: | https://www.districtadministration.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=2589 |
| Accession Number: | EJ902668 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This article profiles Cashton (Wisconsin) Public Schools Superintendent Brad Saron. Saron has always had a passion for technology. He has brought his personal passion for technology to bear in his job as superintendent of the 584-student Cashton Public Schools. As a principal and then as superintendent, he introduced iPod Touches, iPads, wireless Internet, document cameras, SMART Boards and laptops into classrooms at Cashton Public Schools. Technology isn't the only area that the 35-year-old Saron has transformed within the district. From building "cardio" fitness centers to expanding summer school, Saron is bringing fresh ideas of all sorts to rural schooling. As principal, he embarked on a series of academic reforms, including altering the high school course sequence so that students take physics in their freshman year. Cashton Public Schools also trains teachers in the use of technology by brining in outside consultants to do professional development. He has advocated for more school time for remediation and enrichment activities. Health and wellness of the community is another major concern for Saron. |
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| ISSN: | 1537-5749 |
