Craig Halper

Essential reading for anyone weighing up the pro's and con's of SaaS solutions vs Open Source. Joey Murison on why ownership, governance and open source matter for education, in the wake of a major data breach... https://lnkd.in/ez3m_Ejw

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I thought this piece from EdTech Magazine offered a great reminder that accessibility starts with intentional design. It looks at how schools can be more inclusive (across both classroom environments and tech tools) to better support all learners. https://hubs.li/Q03pplP90

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🚨BIG NEWS: The Supreme Court has upheld E-Rate funding! What does this mean for K-12 tech departments? #K12Tech #edTech Find out here: https://lnkd.in/dR4J4zaQ

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Our new weekly newsletter for education leaders and decision makers will feature actionable education leadership advice, edtech news, best practices, school leader profiles, information about upcoming T&L leadership events, and much more. #edtech https://lnkd.in/esQCx7_P

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AI knows the data. People know the community. In K–12 fundraising, the real power comes from pairing human insight with AI‑enabled execution—not choosing one over the other. Here’s how people‑powered, AI‑enabled strategy leads to stronger fundraising results for schools: https://blkb.co/4eB5w99

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As AI tools become more common in the classroom, educators are looking for ways to support original thinking and uphold academic integrity. This handout provides practical, classroom-ready strategies to help. 📝 Download it here: https://gag.gl/bXlSus

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Some great insights from 2026 EducationDynamics benchmarks report. Two that show how quickly marketing/enrolment is changing: 1) Zero‑click searches from prospective students are becoming the norm as Google answers 78% of education searches with an AI Overview. Almost half of these ending without a click, meaning students may never hit your website. 2) On the enrolment side, 65% of applicants want a decision within a week (and even more remarkable that 37% want one within a day). This speed matters as 72% enroll at the first school that admits them. Even if US data, this is some good context for Canadian universities and colleges working on marketing or enrolment strategies for this year. Check it out (it’s gated but free): https://lnkd.in/gTEjENr4

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71% of teachers haven’t received AI training. 🤯 Although this stat is rapidly changing every day, it still shows that educators need help professionally developing with AI. In the podcast, Melissa Heyeck, Senior Director of Marketing at Education Week, breaks down why this stat matters for EdTech, and how companies can step up with support instead of just hype. Listen to our full conversation with Melissa ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VbJ5wm #EdTechMarketing #AIinEducation #K12Education #GenAI

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In this new era of K-12 leadership, PD has to reach beyond the standard focus areas. For years, BetterLesson has supported classroom educators, instructional leaders, and administrators with their goals for: -> curriculum implementation for instruction and instructional leadership -> instructional practices to improve student engagement,differentiated instruction, classroom management, data-driven approaches, or project-based learning -> student-centered math and literacy instructional practices Project-based learning -> instructional leadership capacity building Here's what those standard professional learning models haven't covered: -> Building trust in times of change, fostering authentic dialogue, and bringing stakeholders along on the journey. -> Maintaining and sustaining effective programming even in a tight budget year, to protect what’s working—and make the case for sustaining it. -> Supporting learning by creating focused, scalable, and measurable PD programs that drives teacher growth and student success. -> Creative approaches to maximizing district resources and sustaining key programs for professional learning and student support. That's what our free leadership toolkits can give you a start on as you get started on a unique school year. They're available to you now, whether or not you're already working with BetterLesson: https://lnkd.in/gMiENHNi

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Edtech Outreach Tip of the Day: Reaching out to a new prospect or client? 1. Go to their district website 2. open the instructional calendar 3. If today falls in the week before or the week of students returning do not contact them. Easy, winning advice. Thanks for coming to my TEDTalk.

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AI Create aims to save teachers time, enabling them to focus on engaging students. Check out our educator focused AI in action: https://lnkd.in/e7bES3tS #AI #EducationTransformation

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How can we support public education in the AI era? By empowering principals to be the "CEOs of the classroom" - providing them with the funding and AI skills training they need. Read more from Ron Smith, Salesforce's VP of Education Philanthropy.

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Earlier this year, we launched Clever Complete to simplify edtech integration for schools and partners alike. This insight paper explores how experts across K–12 are reimagining integrations to unlock a more connected, equitable future for learning. https://lnkd.in/eFPtpz3G

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Follow Socrait 💖 I'm really proud to hear k12 classroom teachers say it " helps with burnout" and "there's no prep." After class, they can see the data, and feel validated- "wow, we got through a lot." We're helping keep teachers in classrooms and offering a little relief from the tedium, so they can actually teach- "now I can concentrate more on what I'm trying to do in class instead of remembering everything."

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When district leaders evaluate edtech today, they’re not just looking for features – they’re looking for proof. Toddle meets leading standards for privacy, interoperability, and instructional quality through independent certification and third-party review. See the standards and certifications, and learn why 2,500+ schools and districts worldwide trust Toddle. https://lnkd.in/diJMr_tM

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👀 If you’re still telling yourself that higher ed is “slow to change,” Art Munin’s latest piece might challenge that assumption—in the best way. In University Business, Art nails a growing truth I see across campuses: it’s not always more tech that’s needed—it’s better connected tech. When CRMs, SISs, LMSs, and outreach tools don’t talk to each other, students fall through the cracks, staff burn out, and leadership loses clarity. What I appreciate most is Art’s call for human-centered integration—not a rip-and-replace approach, but a smarter one: 🧩 Start with the systems you already have. 📊 Make the data work together. 👥 Keep the student experience (and your staff’s sanity) at the center. This is especially important as institutions face enrollment pressures and shifting expectations from students who are used to seamless experiences in every other part of life. Worth the read. #EnrollmentStrategy #HigherEdTech #StudentEngagement #LiaisonProud #YourLiaison

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I hear stories every week from districts about how they are anxious to start leveraging the power of AI to amplify the great work of their educators and help differentiate instruction for their students. The barrier that is often keeping them from getting started…lack of an AI or Emerging Tech policy. Yes, there are many K-12 school districts that are still working on that first step, and that’s okay. Each district I’ve met with is on their own unique journey with regards to using AI powered tools and resources. If your district is still early in your journey and could use some help, I highly recommend taking advantage of our AI policy team at SchoolAI. They are wonderful, friendly, and really smart humans who truly want to help. Carrie Butler Sasha Luks-Morgan, PhD Alex Yoder, MPA

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