The Connected Institution Series
Practical frameworks for educational leaders navigating technology, strategy, and change.
The Connected District
Release: May 2026
A practical guide for K-12 leaders navigating technology implementation. Drawing on research and real-world experience, Dr. Escobar provides frameworks for strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, vendor evaluation, and sustainable implementation. Whether you're launching a new initiative or reassessing existing investments, this book offers the tools to make technology work for your schools.
Key Topics:
- Strategic technology planning
- The 360° ROI Framework in practice
- Stakeholder engagement and change management
- Vendor evaluation and selection
- Implementation and sustainability
- Equity-centered technology leadership
The Connected Campus
Release: April 2027
Extending the Connected Institution framework to higher education. Strategies for colleges and universities navigating technology decisions, digital transformation, and student success initiatives.
Additional Titles
The Leadership Gap
Release: November 2026
Bridging the gap between educational leadership and business acumen for today's school and district administrators.
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Organizational Mestizaje
Release: November 2026
A theoretical framework for organizational design and identity in culturally complex institutions. Extending Gloria Anzaldúa's mestiza consciousness into organizational theory.
The Student Revolution Series
Coming 2028
Educator Edition
A leadership guide for educators ready to transform how students engage with their own learning.
Student Edition
Empowering students to take ownership of their educational journey.
Bring These Frameworks to Your Team
Workshops, courses, and licensing options are available for districts, EdTech companies, and universities seeking to implement the frameworks from The Connected Institution Series.