Technology Magazine April 2023 | Page 214

Tom Weeks , Chief Technology Officer of Hillsborough County Public Schools , outlines the district ’ s pioneering approach to technological transformation
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Tom Weeks , Chief Technology Officer of Hillsborough County Public Schools , outlines the district ’ s pioneering approach to technological transformation

Located in Florida ’ s Tampa Bay area , Hillsborough County Public Schools is the seventh-largest public school system in the United States .

The district is tasked with providing quality education for students ranging from pre-kindergarten through to their senior year , alongside supporting adult learners across the region . As a result , its educational services and support system covers a diverse student population of over 220,000 individuals .
This district is known for being a regular first-mover in the edtech sphere . Hillsborough Schools is one of the leading advocates of the power of technology in the classroom , and it is at the forefront of digital initiatives spanning everything from remote connectivity to audio-visual programmes .
To find out more about how the district is deploying technology across its platform and utilising the latest solutions to support students and staff alike , we spoke to Tom Weeks , the Chief Technology Officer of Hillsborough County Public Schools .
Tech ’ s role in achieving Hillsborough Schools ’ core mission Tom Weeks is responsible for overseeing and setting the strategy for all the digital systems and infrastructure within the school district , meaning his role is expansive .
“ The mission for the district is to provide an education and the support that enables
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