TECHNOLOGY AND THE PURPOSE-DRIVEN MISSION

The American public education system is bracing for seismic change.

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Best-fit technology that improves learning environments, supports educators, and enables schools to meet their goals may be a bulwark against uncertainty. Colorado's Eagle County School District is ahead of the challenge thanks to a meaningful IT transformation journey.

Public educators constantly navigate red tape, standardized testing mandates, and shifting policies dictated by people who have never set foot in a classroom. They adapt to new curriculums, funding cuts, and changing political landscapes, often without a say in the decisions that directly impact them and their students.

The untold story of people who choose a career in public education is one of quiet heroism, personal sacrifice, and deep resilience. While teachers are often praised in broad strokes, the daily realities of their work — the emotional weight, the systemic challenges, and the unseen victories — rarely get the attention they deserve. Perhaps most importantly, educators are driven by purpose.

In Eagle County, Colo., an innovative school district’s technology organization supports their critical educational mission. “At Eagle County School District (ECSD), technology is more than just infrastructure,” said CTO Jack Donnelly. “It’s a vital enabler of learning, connection, and operational excellence in our schools and community.”

"At ECSD, technology is more than just infrastructure. It's a vital enabler of learning, connection, and operational excellence in our schools and community." Jack Donnelly
ECSD CTO

Best known for its world-class Vail and Beaver Creek ski resorts, Eagle County is home to approximately 55,000 residents. Their district serves approximately 6,500 K-12 students and provides early learning for 300 preschoolers, plus an additional 50 infants and toddlers.