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Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell with guest Jacob Kantor as they explore a transformative Week-in-Edtech, from Google’s AI-powered classroom revolution to major political shifts affecting schools nationwide.

Episode Highlights:

[00:03:17] Google launches 50 AI tools for educators through Classroom and Gemini
[00:05:47] Startup funding threatened as Google expands free AI features
[00:13:41] Google solidifies K-12 dominance, pushing out AI competitors
[00:24:51] OpenAI and Microsoft fund new AI training hub for 400,000 teachers
[00:33:22] Survey finds 60% of teachers using AI, saving nearly 6 hours per week
[00:36:22] Federal government freezes $6B in school funding, including EL programs
[00:38:17] ICE raids linked to 30% rise in school absences among Latino students
[00:43:32] Families turning to private edtech as school trust declines
[00:46:49] ISTE highlights include Amplify, Brisk, Quizziz rebrand, Meta’s school mode
[00:50:34] Edtech Insiders WhatsApp group emerges as top source for breaking news

Plus, special guests:

[00:51:36] Matt Dalio, Founder of Endless Studios on teaching real-world skills through student-designed video games
[00:53:56] Anne Trumbore, author of The Teacher in the Machine, on AI, learning platforms, and the future of teaching

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