Mark your calendar for our back-to-school DOLS meetup - 9/2 at 2pm ET! (See future dates below) Topic for discussion to be announced! SAVE THESE DATES September 22, 2026 - 4 p.m. ET October 22, 2026 - 5 p.m. ET November 17, 2026 - 3 p.m. ET
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The idea for the DOLS grew over a period of several years in the late 1980s. Fast forward to 2025, and we are THE professional organization for women working in the business of education and technology. Check out our website at https://thedols.net
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Join us tomorrow 8/4 at 5pm for a casual conversation with the DOLS! (See future dates below) Let's catch up on summer events, discuss what the new school year will bring! SAVE THESE DATES (all times ET) 9/2/26 - 2 pm 9/22/26 - 4 pm 10/22/26 5 pm 11/17/26 - 3 pm
Don't miss our NEXT DOLS VIRTUAL MEETUP on July 15, 1 ET - more details forthcoming!
Confirmed!! We will have a casual DOLS ISTE meet up on Sunday 6/28 at the Rosen Plaza Lobby Bar (Jack’s Place) starting at 5:30 PM. (Note: Rosen Plaza Hotel - NOT Centre)
Don't miss our NEXT DOLS MEETUP on June 16, 4:00pm ET - Jon Bernstein from NCTET, will join the DOLS again to give us an update on legislative and policies impacting EdTech, plus more!!! Mark your calendars for our meetup post ISTE: July 15, 1 ET
Don't miss our next DOLS meetup June 16, w/special guest speaker Adele Winter! Future meetups: - JUN 16, 4 ET - Jon Bernstein from NCTET, will give us an update on legislative and policies impacting EdTech. - JUL 15, 1 ET - currently set as a time to network and share.
Please mark you calendars. for great spring and early summer DOLS virtual meetings. - May 14, 3 ET please join DOL , Daylene Long, as she shares tips supporting your work with AI. - June 2, 4 ET - June 16, 4 ET - July 15, 1 ET
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Rita Ferrandino@ritaferrandino.bsky.social · 7mo agoOne of my favorite traditions each year at Future of Education Technology Conference is our annual @the-dols.bsky.social gathering is to recharge alongside an incredible community of education and edtech women leaders.
@rdene915.bsky.social is an amazing visionary - don't miss this free webinar. @DOLS support DOLS :) #EDUSky #edchat
Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth, Esq.@rdene915.bsky.social · 5mo agoHope you will join us to learn more about @Kira_Learning! Planning, grading, and differentiation, and more in less time! Register here: tinyurl.com/Kiraweb2 #education #edchat #edtech #AI #teaching #edusky #school #AIinedu #learning
This week, our annual ed tech event, Inspire, brought colleagues together to explore critical thinking, innovation, and adding value with #AI. 👉 More from the day: https://cambrid.ge/40YwlfB #WeAreCambridge #AIinEducation #ResponsibleAI #EdTech
The nation's largest school district just released its AI guidance. @nycschools.bsky.social ' new guidance is the SAFE Framework in action: safe, accountable, fair, and efficacious. Read the full guidance: www.aipolicylab.org/post/new-yor... #AIinEdu #EdTech #SafeAI #PublicEducation
We are excited to announce that Leslie Fenwick, Dean Emerita & Professor at Howard University School of Education will be one of the keynote speakers at our 2026 conference in Houston. Information & registration at this link networkforpubliceduc...
DOLS - Next virtual meetup is this Thursday 1.22.26 at 2pm. Mark your calendars with upcoming Q1 dates. #edtech 1.22.26 2 PM ET 2.4.26 5 PM ET 2.26.26 2 PM ET 3.18.26 3 PM ET
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Calling all DOLS ... Don't miss our annual Holiday virtual Meetup! Wednesday December 10, 2025 at 4pm ET. (email with link will be sent to all DOLS via email prior) #edtech
✨ @the-dols.bsky.social connections at EdTech Week 2025! Our DOLS community came together — to share stories, laughs & a few adult beverages!💡💬
💫 Connecting with friends at Council of the Great City Schools Conference hosted by School District of Philadelphia — in the City of Brotherly Love! ❤️🏙️ A big congratulations to hosts for creating space for meaningful conversations and partnerships that move our schools. @the-dols.bsky.social
Thought provoking....
Vicki Davis@coolcatteacher.bsky.social · 9mo ago🐈 Can AI Replace Teachers? Dr. Catlin Tucker on Smarter Lesson Design... https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e918/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Can%20AI%20Replace%20Teachers%3F%20Dr.%20Catlin%20Tucker%20on%20Smarter%20Lesson%20Design%20and%20UDL #edusky
DOLS - Join our next meetup on 11/20/25 @ 3 pm ET Our guest speaker Chuck Amos, CEO of The Amos Group, will discuss the current state of K12 U.S. school referenda including total $ and oppty, capital project & expenditure trends, as well as projections for the remainder of 2025 into 2026.
Don't forget our next meet up next week on Tuesday, 9/16/25 at 3pm ET. ALSO NOTE THAT OCT 1 WAS CHANGED TO SEPT 30 - and mark your calendars accordingly. Info on exciting upcoming speakers coming soon! #dolsnetwork #edtech #happybacktoschoolseason
Next DOLS meetup is Monday 8/25/25 at 3pm ET - check your inbox for the zoom link!
The DOLS@the-dols.bsky.social · last yr.The NEXT DOLS virtual networking meeting is Aug 25 at 3 p.m. ET >> SAVE FALL DATES AND TIMES ! Sep 16 - 3 p.m. ET Oct 1 - 4 p.m. ET Oct 10 - 2 p.m. ET Nov 4 - 4 p.m. ET More details to come as we get closer to each date. AS ALWAYS - AN EMAIL WITH A LINK WILL BE SENT TO ALL DOLS.
Follow these great educators and grow your PLN! #edchat #EduSky
Joyce Whitby@joywhitby.bsky.social · 12mo agoHappy #FollowFriday #edChat #EduSky educators - here are some amazing educators to follow. Add your own to the list and pass it on! Happy Back to School season one and all! @atruger.bsky.social @kcollazo.bsky.social @cpaterso.bsky.social @almitraberry.bsky.social @christienold.bsky.social
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Rita Ferrandino@ritaferrandino.bsky.social · last yr.🌊✨ Attended the annual ClassLink Seaside Celebration with my fellow @the-dols.bsky.social , and as always, it was a special evening! My favorite part? When they honor the NJ education community with the NJ Visionary Awards—a beautiful tradition that celebrates the leaders shaping learning. 🌟📚
The NEXT DOLS virtual networking meeting is Aug 25 at 3 p.m. ET >> SAVE FALL DATES AND TIMES ! Sep 16 - 3 p.m. ET Oct 1 - 4 p.m. ET Oct 10 - 2 p.m. ET Nov 4 - 4 p.m. ET More details to come as we get closer to each date. AS ALWAYS - AN EMAIL WITH A LINK WILL BE SENT TO ALL DOLS.