Peninsula School District Among Winners of Center for Digital Education and National School Board Association
2025 Innovative Technology Integration Awards
|
|
The Peninsula School District (PSD) is proud to announce it is one of three school districts across the nation to be awarded the 2025 Innovative Technology Integration Award from the Center for Digital Education (CDE) and the National School Boards Association (NSBA).
This award, which was announced before hundreds of school board members at NSBA’s Advocacy and Equity Institute, spotlights school districts and NSBA members leading the way in innovative technology practices. School Board Directors Chuck West and David Olson represented PSD at the award ceremony in Washington DC.
The Innovative Technology Integration Awards recognize and celebrate exemplary efforts by school districts to harness the power of technology to transform education. This prestigious award honors school districts demonstrating outstanding commitment, creativity, and effectiveness in integrating technology into their educational systems. By doing so, these K-12 districts contribute significantly to enhancing learning experiences for students and advancing the professional growth of educators.
Winners were selected from a pool of nominees who demonstrated some of the best technology integration practices among K-12 districts in the United States. Judges evaluated nominees based on their clear vision for technology integration supported by all levels of leadership within their districts, innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and commitment to ensuring equitable access to technology resources for all students and staff members.
PSD was the winner for school districts with up to 10,000 students. PSD was honored for our “vision for technology integration and underlying goal to prepare students for an AI-driven world while maintaining a strong focus on digital wellness and how to critically engage with technology responsibly.”
“We are honored to be one of three districts in our country to receive this award,” PSD Superintendent Krestin Bahr said. “One of our priorities is to create opportunities for every student in Peninsula to become leaders, digital citizens, and innovators. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our teachers, school staff, district leaders, and school board members, we are seeing amazing results. I believe this is just the beginning of some fantastic things to come out of our district.”
The 2025 Innovative Technology Integration Award was announced on the heels of PSD launching its new website psd.ai. The new website is designed to support educational institutions in implementing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies safely and effectively. The platform serves as a centralized hub for AI implementation resources, including district policies, best practices, and foundational documents for K-12 education. Chief Information Officer Kris Hagel and Superintendent Krestin Bahr announced the website launch on Friday, Jan. 31 while presenting at The School Superintendent Association (AASA) AI Super Summit.
The award was also presented to the Washoe County School District in Reno, Nevada, and Henrico County Public Schools in Richmond, Virginia.
“These districts exemplify the standard for how technology can transform education, addressing the unique needs of their students while promoting innovation and equity across their systems,” Brian Cohen, Vice President for Education at the Center for Digital Education, said. “We are honored to recognize their achievements and highlight their dedication to advancing education through technology.”
“The Innovative Technology Integration Award celebrates the impactful work being done and supported by school boards, educators, and leaders to ensure every student has the tools and resources needed to succeed in the 21st century. These winning districts demonstrate how thoughtful technology integration can shape a brighter future for all students,” Executive Director of the National School Boards Association Verjeana McCotter-Jacobs said.
About the Center for Digital Education:
The Center for Digital Education (CDE) is the nation’s premier research and advisory institute dedicated to advancing education through technology. A division of e.Republic, CDE provides strategic insights, data-driven research, and innovative thought leadership to help K-12 and higher education leaders navigate the evolving digital landscape.
Through its award-winning journalism, in-depth reports, and executive roundtables, CDE fosters collaboration between education institutions, industry partners, and policymakers to drive transformative change. From emerging technologies like AI and cybersecurity to digital equity and student success initiatives, CDE empowers decision-makers with the intelligence they need to create modern, resilient, and future-ready learning environments.
Learn more at https://www.govtech.com/education
About NSBA:
Founded in 1940, the National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) purpose is to ensure each student everywhere has access to excellent and equitable public education governed by high-performing school board leaders and supported by the community.
With members spread across the United States, the Virgin Islands, and Canada, NSBA is the only national organization representing school boards. Along with its member state associations and member public school districts representing locally elected school board officials serving millions of public school students, NSBA believes that public education is a civil right necessary to the dignity and freedom of the American people and that each child, regardless of their ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, identity, or citizenship, deserves equitable access to an education that maximizes their individual potential.
Learn more at https://www.nsba.org/home
|
|
|
|
Additional settings for Safari Browser.
