About this episode
Join us this week as we welcome our new AI co-host and delve into the unique challenges and opportunities of vendor support in small districts. From the highlights of the MidwestTechTalk conference to the intricacies of tech support for small schools, we cover it all. Hear about the latest AI updates in education with Canvas integrating ChatGPT and the DOE's new AI guidelines. We also discuss the importance of vendor relationships, pricing transparency, and the impact of federal funding freezes.
Articles Referenced:
https://mashable.com/article/open-ai-education-canvas-partnership
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250708034741/en/PowerSchool-Announces-Antonio-Pietri-as-Next-CEO-Effective-October-6-2025
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/22/microsoft-sharepoint-chinese-hackers.html
https://www.k12dive.com/news/gop-senators-letter-trump-omb-frozen-education-funds/753366/
https://www.k12dive.com/news/states-sue-over-frozen-education-funds-Linda-McMahon-Trump-OMB/752995/
https://thejournal.com/articles/2025/07/23/ed-grant-portal-target-of-phishing-campaign.aspx?admgarea=News1
https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-issues-guidance-artificial-intelligence-use-schools-proposes-additional-supplemental-priority
00:00:00-Introduction
00:06:14-News
00:19:00-Vendor Support for Small Districts
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Lightspeed Systems
Managed Methods
Fortinet
Extreme Networks
NTP
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Music by Colt Ball
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