The DOLS
@the-dols.bsky.social
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
Check out our website at https://thedols.net
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.
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.
November 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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.
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.
A fun time at NYC EdTech Week !
✨ @the-dols.bsky.social connections at EdTech Week 2025!
Our DOLS community came together — to share stories, laughs & a few adult beverages!💡💬
Our DOLS community came together — to share stories, laughs & a few adult beverages!💡💬
November 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
A fun time at NYC EdTech Week !
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
September 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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 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.
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.
August 23, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Next DOLS meetup is Monday 8/25/25 at 3pm ET - check your inbox for the zoom link!
Happy #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
@atruger.bsky.social
@kcollazo.bsky.social
@cpaterso.bsky.social
@almitraberry.bsky.social
@christienold.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 12:46 AM
New Jersey DOLS !!!!
🌊✨ 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. 🌟📚
My favorite part? When they honor the NJ education community with the NJ Visionary Awards—a beautiful tradition that celebrates the leaders shaping learning. 🌟📚
August 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
New Jersey DOLS !!!!
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.
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.
August 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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.
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.
UPDATE - AUGUST 5TH MEETUP IS CANCELED. DATES FOR FUTURE MEETUPS WILL BE RELEASE ASAP.
We are currently working on finalizing the fall DOLS virtual schedule, and we’ll be sending out new dates as soon as they’re confirmed.
Thank you for your continued engagement!
Monica and Ellen
We are currently working on finalizing the fall DOLS virtual schedule, and we’ll be sending out new dates as soon as they’re confirmed.
Thank you for your continued engagement!
Monica and Ellen
August 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
UPDATE - AUGUST 5TH MEETUP IS CANCELED. DATES FOR FUTURE MEETUPS WILL BE RELEASE ASAP.
We are currently working on finalizing the fall DOLS virtual schedule, and we’ll be sending out new dates as soon as they’re confirmed.
Thank you for your continued engagement!
Monica and Ellen
We are currently working on finalizing the fall DOLS virtual schedule, and we’ll be sending out new dates as soon as they’re confirmed.
Thank you for your continued engagement!
Monica and Ellen
DOLS - Join our next virtual meetup!!!
Tue - Aug 5 - 2pm ET
As always, Zoom details will be emailed prior.
We are exploring options for speakers.
(Feel free to suggest any topic and/or speaker to
Monica Cougan and Ellen Bialo for consideration.)
Tue - Aug 5 - 2pm ET
As always, Zoom details will be emailed prior.
We are exploring options for speakers.
(Feel free to suggest any topic and/or speaker to
Monica Cougan and Ellen Bialo for consideration.)
July 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
DOLS - Join our next virtual meetup!!!
Tue - Aug 5 - 2pm ET
As always, Zoom details will be emailed prior.
We are exploring options for speakers.
(Feel free to suggest any topic and/or speaker to
Monica Cougan and Ellen Bialo for consideration.)
Tue - Aug 5 - 2pm ET
As always, Zoom details will be emailed prior.
We are exploring options for speakers.
(Feel free to suggest any topic and/or speaker to
Monica Cougan and Ellen Bialo for consideration.)
HeyvDOLS - Who is heading to the Tech & Learning EdExec Summit??? There is still time to register (see the DOLS Discount on our portal) share.google/6x6PQ4GEMDTc...
@techandlearning.bsky.social #EDUSky #edchat
@techandlearning.bsky.social #EDUSky #edchat
So excited to be presenting again at Tech & Learning EdExec Summit. I am honored to guide a discussion w/EDU leaders who will discuss their experiences with Pilots & Free Trials. There is still time to register www.tledexecsummit.com/2025/home
July 16, 2025 at 3:08 AM
HeyvDOLS - Who is heading to the Tech & Learning EdExec Summit??? There is still time to register (see the DOLS Discount on our portal) share.google/6x6PQ4GEMDTc...
@techandlearning.bsky.social #EDUSky #edchat
@techandlearning.bsky.social #EDUSky #edchat
Keep special education with Education Department, former officials say #EdTech
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
Keep special education with Education Department, former officials say
Officials from Republican and Democratic administrations told Congress of concerns about moving the programs and consolidating their funding.
educationtechnology.news
July 16, 2025 at 2:58 AM
#FollowFriday friends ... we will follow back any likeminded educator or edTech-er that follows us. Pass it on!
Happy Follow Friday #EduSky #FollowFriday #FF
Calling all Likeminded educators who want to build your circle- together we are stronger! #TGIF
@mdrez.bsky.social
@adambellow.bsky.social
@americanreading.bsky.social
@browniesedbites.bsky.social
@sanchitaghosh.bsky.social
@asnider.bsky.social
Calling all Likeminded educators who want to build your circle- together we are stronger! #TGIF
@mdrez.bsky.social
@adambellow.bsky.social
@americanreading.bsky.social
@browniesedbites.bsky.social
@sanchitaghosh.bsky.social
@asnider.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
#FollowFriday friends ... we will follow back any likeminded educator or edTech-er that follows us. Pass it on!
DOLS - Mark your Calendars NOW!
Thu - Jun 12 - 5 pm ET
Tue - Jul 15 - 3 pm ET
Tue - Aug 5 - 2pm ET
As always, Zoom details will be emailed prior.
We are exploring options for speakers.
(Feel free to suggest any topic and/or speaker to
Monica Cougan and Ellen Bialo for consideration.)
Thu - Jun 12 - 5 pm ET
Tue - Jul 15 - 3 pm ET
Tue - Aug 5 - 2pm ET
As always, Zoom details will be emailed prior.
We are exploring options for speakers.
(Feel free to suggest any topic and/or speaker to
Monica Cougan and Ellen Bialo for consideration.)
May 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM
DOLS - Mark your Calendars NOW!
Thu - Jun 12 - 5 pm ET
Tue - Jul 15 - 3 pm ET
Tue - Aug 5 - 2pm ET
As always, Zoom details will be emailed prior.
We are exploring options for speakers.
(Feel free to suggest any topic and/or speaker to
Monica Cougan and Ellen Bialo for consideration.)
Thu - Jun 12 - 5 pm ET
Tue - Jul 15 - 3 pm ET
Tue - Aug 5 - 2pm ET
As always, Zoom details will be emailed prior.
We are exploring options for speakers.
(Feel free to suggest any topic and/or speaker to
Monica Cougan and Ellen Bialo for consideration.)
Don't forget that donations to the DOLS are now tax deductible, no donation is too small or too large :) Help us create a modern website!
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May 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Don't forget that donations to the DOLS are now tax deductible, no donation is too small or too large :) Help us create a modern website!
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JOIN our next virtual meetup - May 20, 2025/5pm ET. Our topic for discussion will be WHAT IS THE REAL IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING ON YOUR BOTTOM LINE
Donations to the DOLS are now tax deductible, Help us create a modern website! www.gofundme.com/f/empower-do...
Donations to the DOLS are now tax deductible, Help us create a modern website! www.gofundme.com/f/empower-do...
May 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
JOIN our next virtual meetup - May 20, 2025/5pm ET. Our topic for discussion will be WHAT IS THE REAL IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING ON YOUR BOTTOM LINE
Donations to the DOLS are now tax deductible, Help us create a modern website! www.gofundme.com/f/empower-do...
Donations to the DOLS are now tax deductible, Help us create a modern website! www.gofundme.com/f/empower-do...
Hotspots and eRate under attack... so shortsighted.
Hey @DOGE ... the $ you save now by not providing equity of access to the Internet and Learning Resources now, will only be multiplied $$$ that you will need to spend on building new jails later.
Hey @DOGE ... the $ you save now by not providing equity of access to the Internet and Learning Resources now, will only be multiplied $$$ that you will need to spend on building new jails later.
BlueSky only has hearts... but I really dont "heart" this more of a 😢
Congress votes to pull funding for free Wi-Fi hotspots at schools and libraries
May 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Hotspots and eRate under attack... so shortsighted.
Hey @DOGE ... the $ you save now by not providing equity of access to the Internet and Learning Resources now, will only be multiplied $$$ that you will need to spend on building new jails later.
Hey @DOGE ... the $ you save now by not providing equity of access to the Internet and Learning Resources now, will only be multiplied $$$ that you will need to spend on building new jails later.
Smartness!
May 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Smartness!
Love this... think GLOBAL and ACT LOCAL...
🏳️🌈🥰
May 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Love this... think GLOBAL and ACT LOCAL...
If you can read this - Thank a TEACHER!
May 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
If you can read this - Thank a TEACHER!
Reposted by The DOLS
Today’s reading exercise.
May 8, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Today’s reading exercise.
For Startups ONLY >>> "CODiE Breakers" - Now includes 5 new categories for startups - First 20 applications accepted are FREE.
This is the BEST FREE MARKETING for emerging and growing companies.
Explore 100+ categories across Tech → codieawards.com
Nominate today → codieawards.com/nominate
This is the BEST FREE MARKETING for emerging and growing companies.
Explore 100+ categories across Tech → codieawards.com
Nominate today → codieawards.com/nominate
May 7, 2025 at 11:23 PM
For Startups ONLY >>> "CODiE Breakers" - Now includes 5 new categories for startups - First 20 applications accepted are FREE.
This is the BEST FREE MARKETING for emerging and growing companies.
Explore 100+ categories across Tech → codieawards.com
Nominate today → codieawards.com/nominate
This is the BEST FREE MARKETING for emerging and growing companies.
Explore 100+ categories across Tech → codieawards.com
Nominate today → codieawards.com/nominate
DOLS - USE THIS CODE FOR A 10% DISCOUT - DOLS10
Nominations are open for the 2025 CODiE Awards — the premiere recognition in technology! codieawards.com
Nomination Deadlines:
- Early Nominations: 4/14 - 5/9
- Reg Nominations: 5/10 - 6/6
- Late Nominations: 7/7 - 7/20
- Virtual Awards: 10/22/25
Nominations are open for the 2025 CODiE Awards — the premiere recognition in technology! codieawards.com
Nomination Deadlines:
- Early Nominations: 4/14 - 5/9
- Reg Nominations: 5/10 - 6/6
- Late Nominations: 7/7 - 7/20
- Virtual Awards: 10/22/25
May 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM
DOLS - USE THIS CODE FOR A 10% DISCOUT - DOLS10
Nominations are open for the 2025 CODiE Awards — the premiere recognition in technology! codieawards.com
Nomination Deadlines:
- Early Nominations: 4/14 - 5/9
- Reg Nominations: 5/10 - 6/6
- Late Nominations: 7/7 - 7/20
- Virtual Awards: 10/22/25
Nominations are open for the 2025 CODiE Awards — the premiere recognition in technology! codieawards.com
Nomination Deadlines:
- Early Nominations: 4/14 - 5/9
- Reg Nominations: 5/10 - 6/6
- Late Nominations: 7/7 - 7/20
- Virtual Awards: 10/22/25
@District Administrator magazine just posted the TOP 20 EDTECH COMPANIES IN THE WORLD by Time magazine. How many of these companies do you know? #edchat #EduSky
districtadministration.com/article/time...
districtadministration.com/article/time...
TIME ranks the top 20 edtech companies in the world
In its second year, TIME and Statista unveiled their Top Edtech Companies ranking, with U.S.-based companies taking up most of the list.
districtadministration.com
May 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
@District Administrator magazine just posted the TOP 20 EDTECH COMPANIES IN THE WORLD by Time magazine. How many of these companies do you know? #edchat #EduSky
districtadministration.com/article/time...
districtadministration.com/article/time...
Greetings DOLS & Friends of DOLS. This is a new space for DOLS & FODs to share and support one another. Negativity and fascism are not welcome. We are nice like minded people changing the world for the better via the power of technology and make learning accessible to ALL! #EduSky #edchat
a poster with a scale of justice and the words education justice now
ALT: a poster with a scale of justice and the words education justice now
media.tenor.com
May 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
