Week in Edtech 11/7/2024 Post-Election Special: GOP’s Education Department Shakeup Plans, ESSER Funds End, State Policy Shifts in K-12, and More! Feat. Anna Edwards & Ben Wallerstein of Whiteboard Advisors, Kavitta Ghai of Nectir & Lindsay Dworkin of HMH

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Nov 13, 2024

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Lindsay Dworkin

Join Anna Edwards and Ben Wallerstein from Whiteboard Advisors, alongside Kavitta Ghai of Nectir and Lindsay Dworkin from HMH, as they dissect the post-election landscape in education. They discuss the potential restructuring of the Education Department by Republicans and the looming end of ESSER funds affecting districts. Kavitta highlights AI's transformative potential in higher education, while Lindsay emphasizes the need for adaptable edtech strategies amidst shifting policies. It's a deep dive into the future of education amid change!

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States' Influence on Education

Governors and state chiefs will shape the future of education, influencing the Department of Education's direction.
Major funding stream changes are unlikely, but symbolic task forces may emerge.

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Potential Agency Merger

The Department of Education may combine with the Department of Labor to address the disconnect between education and employment.
This reflects a broader trend of integrating historically separate functions for better economic mobility.

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Shifting Focus to Workforce

The focus in education is shifting towards workforce readiness and career pathways.
The current political climate emphasizes higher education and workforce development due to their economic impact.

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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.

✨ Episode Highlights:

[00:02:16] 🇺🇸 New trends in education policy post-election
[00:04:42] 🏛️ Why state policies will shape the future of K-12 education
[00:08:10] 💸 The looming financial gap for districts as ESSER funds expire
[00:10:57] 🏢 Republicans’ potential plans to restructure or abolish the Education Department
[00:19:50] 📉 Navigating a shifting landscape and finding opportunities in state funding
[00:28:32] 🛠️ Rising focus on workforce readiness and career pathways
[00:33:55] 📈 A move toward flexible, formative assessment models in K-12
[00:36:08] 🤖 Anna Edwards on AI's expanding role in K-12 education
[00:42:04] 🚀 Federal policies open doors for flexibility and innovation in education

Plus Special Guests:

[00:55:33] 🎙️ Kavitta Ghai, CEO of Nectir, discusses how AI is transforming student support and boosting engagement in higher education

[01:18:41] 🎙️ Lindsay Dworkin, SVP of Policy and Government Affairs at HMH, shares insights on adapting edtech strategy amidst policy changes

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