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Lisa Railton

Lisa Railton has been writing and editing for both print and digital channels for more than a decade. Lisa's professional experience spans from education and technology to travel and apparel, engaging a variety of audiences with her words.
17 Nov 2020

Working Together for Our Students

Known for its rigorous academics, Millburn Township Public Schools serves 5,000 students in grades pre-K through 12 across eight schools. Students in ...


By     Lisa Railton
03 Nov 2020

How Are Large Districts Navigating Distance Learning?

Like many schools and districts across the country, Duval County Public Schools found itself in unfamiliar territory when the pandemic resulted in bui...


By     Lisa Railton
29 Oct 2020

Addressing the Crisis in Student Mental Health

With the growing crisis in adolescent mental health, it’s more important than ever for schools to identify struggling students and provide services fo...


By     Lisa Railton
13 Oct 2020

Inside Gaggle: Interview with Alex Beck

As Gaggle’s Safety Team Manager, Alex Beck is on the front line of student safety every day. Alex first joined the company as a Safety Representative ...


By     Lisa Railton
09 Oct 2020

Student Safety During Remote Teaching and Learning

Back in January, Washington state recorded the first case of COVID-19 in the country. The coronavirus spread throughout the state, and the World Healt...


By     Lisa Railton
01 Oct 2020

Eating Disorders: Breaking the Silence

When it comes to mental health and wellness, eating disorders are sometimes overlooked or considered a choice rather than an illness. However, these c...


By     Lisa Railton
22 Sep 2020

Inside Gaggle: Interview with Amy Anderson

A former high school educator, Regional Sales Specialist Amy Anderson has been with Gaggle since early 2018. Partnering with districts in Kansas, Okla...


By     Lisa Railton
03 Sep 2020

You Can’t Put a Price on a Student’s Life




By     Lisa Railton
28 Aug 2020

2019–2020: A School Year Like No Other

The 2019–20 school year was the most unusual in modern history. Between building closures, quarantine orders, and an overnight transition to distance ...


By     Lisa Railton
25 Aug 2020

Inside Gaggle: Interview with Patrick O'Neal

Regional Sales Manager Patrick O'Neal joined Gaggle nearly eight years ago. While he began his Gaggle journey as a safety representative, Patrick now ...


By     Lisa Railton

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