Verizon Innovative Learning Schools

Technology has become an indispensable tool in education, so it’s crucial to cultivate a culture of #DigitalCitizenship that ensures students are responsible and safe. Explore five ways your school can build responsible digital citizens: digitalpromise.org/2025/10/17/bui… #dpvils

Meet Dylan, a student at Edward Johnstone School in @VLDSchools. Dylan admits he didn't make the best choices last year. Then he applied for the #dpvils student tech team. Now he's a trusted leader & role model for his peers: bit.ly/3LBwQbl #VerizonInnovativeLearning

At @HighlandPROUD in @JCPSKY, intentional professional learning has transformed tech from a tool into a catalyst for powerful, student-centered learning. Read more: bit.ly/48Z9ns6 #dpvils #VerizonInnovativeLearning #PowerfulLearning

#VerizonInnovativeLearning gives students leadership opportunities through technology and #STEM. Follow @IrvingISD @Lamar_MS 8th grader Samya as she & her friends create a project for a Technology Student Association competition: youtube.com/watch?v=YWE0Ui… #dpvils

A key piece of a #VerizonInnovativeLearning School’s success, a student tech team is more than just a group of tech-savvy students; being a tech team member empowers students to lead their #EdTech experience. Use our toolkit to build your own team: bit.ly/4c2lupJ #dpvils

After a class discussion, @FrontierSchools 11th grader Ricardo found his concerns about #AI validated—proof that student dialogue belongs at the center of AI decisions. Read his perspective in our new blog: bit.ly/3LGHcH9 #AIinEducation #ElevatingInnovation25

What is a Teacher Leader Corps and why does your school need one? Discover the benefits of building a team of teacher leaders to support technology integration in our new toolkit: bit.ly/4h5O76B #dpvils

What does real #AI leadership look like in schools? @TheAIEducatorX says educators and school leaders must embrace a dual mindset that balances practical improvement with long-term reimagining of education: @TheAIEducatorX: bit.ly/4qZQtcm #AIinEducation

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"If I didn't have [Genius Squad] I honestly don't know what I would be doing." See how being a part of @MaterAcademy's student tech team has given students confidence and helped them open up in the classroom. #dpvils

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Student tech teams are an integral component of the #VerizonInnovativeLearning program. Find out how the Genius Squad at @MaterAcademy Charter Middle/High School assists not just fellow students with tech issues, but their teachers as well: youtube.com/watch?v=DtjKNo… #dpvils

What is a student tech team and why does your school need one? Discover the benefits of building a team of student leaders to support the planning, execution, and day-to-day management of a technology program in this toolkit: bit.ly/4c2lupJ #dpvils

Not every student wants #AI in the classroom. An 11th grader from @FrontierSchools reflects on fears about cheating & overreliance, but also acknowledges AI can help w/study tools when used responsibly. Balance is key: bit.ly/3LGHcH9 #AIinEducation #ElevatingInnovation25

Identify ways to engage families with resources that support students’ digital well-being in their everyday lives to help promote #DigitalCitizenship all year long: bit.ly/3Y4N3Id

AI used thoughtfully can amplify good teaching. Read how these two #VerizonInnovativeLearning coaches are building teacher confidence and capacity by demonstrating what’s possible using #AI: bit.ly/49Bf7bW #dpvils @FrontierSchools @ABQ_SE

The Genius Squad at @MaterAcademy Charter Middle/High School delivers “Appy Hours” to train teachers how to use various apps on their #dpvils devices. “Teaching teachers gives me more confidence,” says one Genius Squad student. #VerizonInnovativeLearning

From a student with behavioral challenges to school leader, Dylan’s journey shows what’s possible when students are trusted with real responsibility. Read how the #dpvils student tech team sparked his transformation: bit.ly/3LBwQbl #VerizonInnovativeLearning @VLDSchools

Setting clear expectations regarding classroom device use is crucial. Implementing structured device checks and involving students helps drive responsible device use and support sustainability. Read more: bit.ly/3D4USah #VerizonInnovativeLearning #dpvils #EdTech

Helping students thrive as responsible digital citizens requires more than one-off lessons; it takes intentional systems that shape habits, skills, and culture. Here are five actions your school can start today: bit.ly/4o3NnTx #DigitalCitizenship #dpvils