District CIO

March 19-22, 2014
Washington, D.C.

Brownstone Academy
Houston, Texas

Austin Independent School District
Austin, Texas

October 29-November 2, 2013
Anaheim, Calif.

New Brunswick Public Schools
New Brunswick, N.J.

June 23-26, 2013
San Antonio, Texas

June 23-25, 2013
Washington, D.C.

ASCD has selected 25 educators from around the globe for its 2013 Emerging Leaders Class. The Emerging Leaders program recognizes and prepares young, promising educators to influence education programs, policy, and practice on both the local and national levels. ASCD is the global leader in providing programs, products, and services that empower educators to support the success of each learner.

As a senior scientist at the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Morris Aizenman was used to dealing with the complexities of astronomy, astrophysics and earth sciences. But some of the most challenging questions he gets these days come from curious seven-year-olds. Aizenman has been volunteering in STEM classes at Taylor Elementary School in Arlington, Va.

Finalist Deepak Agarwal, CIO for the Palm Beach County (Fla.) School District, is being recognized by SearchCIO for his achievements in cultural innovation, technological advancement, business value, green IT, IT engagement, and customer experience.