First Fish Leadership Award
Is there someone in your community who is leading the charge to change how technology is used in your school?
When a school of fish swimming in the ocean wants to change direction, it takes one first fish to start the shift, but requires a second and third and fourth fish to follow before the rest of the school will come along.
As we reconsider the role technology plays in our lives, especially in education, we are seeing change start to happen because a few courageous leaders are swimming out to meet the moment and inspire others to follow.
Change isn’t coming; it’s here, but we need to spread the good news about courageous school leaders and parent advocates and politicians who are leading this charge– serving as the first fish in their communities who swim out, test the waters, turn around, and invite others to follow. These actions are significant to bigger changes– but curious and more hesitant second and third fish are waiting in the wings, and they need to see what’s possible.
If there is someone in your community who you believe deserves a “First Fish Leadership Award,” please fill out the nomination form below. Our team will review submissions and notify you and the nominee if selected!
First Fish Leadership Award
Is there someone in your community who is leading the charge to change how technology is used in your school?
When a school of fish swimming in the ocean wants to change direction, it takes one first fish to start the shift, but requires a second and third and fourth fish to follow before the rest of the school will come along.
As we reconsider the role technology plays in our lives, especially in education, we are seeing change start to happen because a few courageous leaders are swimming out to meet the moment and inspire others to follow.
Change isn’t coming; it’s here, but we need to spread the good news about courageous school leaders and parent advocates and politicians who are leading this charge– serving as the first fish in their communities who swim out, test the waters, turn around, and invite others to follow. These actions are significant to bigger changes– but curious and more hesitant second and third fish are waiting in the wings, and they need to see what’s possible.
If there is someone in your community who you believe deserves a “First Fish Leadership Award,” please fill out the nomination form below. Our team will review submissions and notify you and the nominee if selected!
First Fish Leadership Award
Is there someone in your community who is leading the charge to change how technology is used in your school?
When a school of fish swimming in the ocean wants to change direction, it takes one first fish to start the shift, but requires a second and third and fourth fish to follow before the rest of the school will come along.
As we reconsider the role technology plays in our lives, especially in education, we are seeing change start to happen because a few courageous leaders are swimming out to meet the moment and inspire others to follow.
Change isn’t coming; it’s here, but we need to spread the good news about courageous school leaders and parent advocates and politicians who are leading this charge– serving as the first fish in their communities who swim out, test the waters, turn around, and invite others to follow. These actions are significant to bigger changes– but curious and more hesitant second and third fish are waiting in the wings, and they need to see what’s possible.
If there is someone in your community who you believe deserves a “First Fish Leadership Award,” please fill out the nomination form below. Our team will review submissions and notify you and the nominee if selected!
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If there is someone in your community who you believe deserves a “First Fish Leadership Award,” please fill out the nomination form below. Our team will review submissions and notify you and the nominee if selected!
Please note:
We will publicly recognize First Fish Leadership Award Recipients in several places, including our website and social media pages. In accepting this recognition, recipients give us permission to share the information provided in the nomination form.
We will not consider First Fish Leadership Awards for anyone who receives funding from the tech industry, sells an app or product, utilizes GenAI products for use by children or teachers, or otherwise benefits from tech-based business models that serve private interests, not children.
We reserve the right to determine who should receive this award based on the information provided. We trust this information is made in good faith and is true.
This recognition is non-transferable and can be revoked at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About First Fish Leadership
Can I nominate anyone?
Can I nominate myself?
Can I nominate someone younger than 18?
What does a First Fish Leadership Award recipient receive?
Shouldn’t the recipients receive something more than a certificate?
How often do you give these out?
Can I nominate someone in another country?
Have another question?
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About First Fish Leadership
Can I nominate anyone?
Can I nominate myself?
Can I nominate someone younger than 18?
What does a First Fish Leadership Award recipient receive?
Shouldn’t the recipients receive something more than a certificate?
How often do you give these out?
Can I nominate someone in another country?
Have another question?
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About First Fish Leadership
Can I nominate anyone?
Can I nominate myself?
Can I nominate someone younger than 18?
What does a First Fish Leadership Award recipient receive?
Shouldn’t the recipients receive something more than a certificate?
How often do you give these out?
Can I nominate someone in another country?
Have another question?
Unplug EdTech Toolkit
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This is a resource for anyone concerned about the quantity, quality, or scope of screen-based tools used in school. This toolkit will help you understand the problems of EdTech, what we can do about it, and some tangible tools to start. Get it today for free.
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Unplug EdTech Toolkit
Not Ready Yet? Get The Free Unplug EdTech Toolkit Today!
This is a resource for anyone concerned about the quantity, quality, or scope of screen-based tools used in school. This toolkit will help you understand the problems of EdTech, what we can do about it, and some tangible tools to start. Get it today for free.
By downloading this resource, you agree to be added to our free First Fish Chronicles Substack.
Unplug EdTech Toolkit
Not Ready Yet? Get The Free Unplug EdTech Toolkit Today!
This is a resource for anyone concerned about the quantity, quality, or scope of screen-based tools used in school. This toolkit will help you understand the problems of EdTech, what we can do about it, and some tangible tools to start. Get it today for free.
By downloading this resource, you agree to be added to our free First Fish Chronicles Substack.
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