Handle with Care: AI, Data, and Future-Proofing Education

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Trish Sparks, CEO at Clever; Ben Dodson, CEO at Doowii; Patrick Gittisriboongul, Assistant Superintendent of Technology and Innovation at Lynwood Unified School District; Doug Levin, Director at K12 SIX; and Eric Gorski, Managing Editor for Local News at Chalkbeat.

The session explored how generative AI and new safety technologies are redefining the education landscape, presenting schools with the critical challenge of enhancing learning outcomes while safeguarding students. The speakers discussed the intersection of AI-driven innovation and cybersecurity in K-12 districts, sharing real-world strategies for creating secure, modern learning environments. They addressed how districts can protect student data, manage limited resources, and ensure students benefit from secure and equitable digital tools.