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Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell for a post-election edition of "Week in Edtech," featuring insights from Anna Edwards and Ben Wallerstein of Whiteboard Advisors.
โจ Episode Highlights:
[00:02:16] ๐บ๐ธ New trends in education policy post-election
[00:04:42] ๐๏ธ Why state policies will shape the future of K-12 education
[00:08:10] ๐ธ The looming financial gap for districts as ESSER funds expire
[00:10:57] ๐ข Republicansโ potential plans to restructure or abolish the Education Department
[00:19:50] ๐ Navigating a shifting landscape and finding opportunities in state funding
[00:28:32] ๐ ๏ธ Rising focus on workforce readiness and career pathways
[00:33:55] ๐ A move toward flexible, formative assessment models in K-12
[00:36:08] ๐ค Anna Edwards on AI's expanding role in K-12 education
[00:42:04] ๐ Federal policies open doors for flexibility and innovation in education
Plus Special Guests:
[00:55:33] ๐๏ธ Kavitta Ghai, CEO of Nectir, discusses how AI is transforming student support and boosting engagement in higher education
[01:18:41] ๐๏ธ Lindsay Dworkin, SVP of Policy and Government Affairs at HMH, shares insights on adapting edtech strategy amidst policy changes
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