Rich Watson

Proud to share that Verkada now partners with schools and universities to protect more than 20M+ students and 2.5M+ educators around the world. When I talk to education leaders, their priorities are clear: keep students and staff safe, respect privacy, and make it easy for teams to respond in real-time. Our platform helps security leaders move faster and smarter on campuses when it matters most. Learn more about our commitment to creating safer school communities globally: https://lnkd.in/gpSkAKEn

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NEW Insight to Impact video series We bring you candid conversations with global learning leaders in our brand-new series! 🔥 Episode 1: How AI is Reshaping Skills Development is LIVE. In this episode, industry veteran and advisor Brenda Sugrue, former Global CLO at Ernst & Young, outlines how to use AI tools and learning science to boost employee performance and retention. Brenda also shares her thoughts on the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into learning. Want to make your learning experiences more effective, efficient, and engaging? Watch now and get the insights you need to transform your learning programs! 👉 Watch the full video: https://bit.ly/3DUj4g1

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Jason B. recently sat down with Navneet Johal, Director of Go-to-Market and Product Marketing for Education at Salesforce, for a candid conversation about the latest Salesforce Connected Education Report. During their chat, they discuss how higher ed institutions can move beyond transactional efficiency to create meaningful, personalized connections with students. Watch their full conversation: https://bit.ly/3U0pNJZ

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“Partnerships must evolve over time, and transparency is a key to being a partner vs. a vendor.” Justin McMorrow sharing the powerful story of how the partnership with OU Education Services evolved from an OPM model to the successful operational transfer and enablement model that it is today. Also an important note on living the values that Human Capital Education takes to every institution that they serve.

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⚡ ⚡ Sphero is excited to partner with Palatine CCSD 15 to host a FREE STEM & Computer Science Symposium for principals, school leaders, and PK–12 educators ready to spark coding, robotics, and problem-solving in their classrooms. Dive into hands-on learning with Sphero indi, BOLT+, RVR+, and Blueprint Engineering—and walk away with ready-to-use lessons and fresh inspiration. Explore real-world challenges, strengthen computational thinking, and connect with educators who are leading innovation across their districts. https://lnkd.in/emx5XWdS

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Technology has become a cornerstone in modern education, playing a crucial role in student success. The pandemic provided K–12 school districts with essential funding to equip students with devices, to enhance educational outcomes. However, as these devices are now five years old, school leaders are confronted with the challenge of refreshing them without the same financial support. This situation has sparked a growing interest in innovative funding models, such as Device-as-a-Service, aimed at maintaining access to reliable technology for students. The primary objective is clear: ensure students have the necessary technology tools to continue their learning journey, without straining already tight budgets. Technology in education is a vital component that supports interactive and personalized learning, fosters engagement, and prepares students for a digital future. Access to new technology not only future-proofs education for upcoming AI applications but also ensures that students can actively participate in digital classrooms, tap into a wealth of online resources, and develop essential skills. These skills are crucial for their academic success and future professional endeavors.

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Earlier this month at #ISTE2025, I caught up with the always-inspiring Mark Sparvell, B.Ed. , M.Ed. to share what we were hearing in our conversations with educators, school leaders, and partners. We heard powerful stories of how AI is transforming education today—streamlining district operations, giving teachers precious time back, and personalizing learning to help every student shine. As a mom, I’ve seen how personalized learning through Microsoft Reading Coach has helped my son grow in confidence and curiosity 💙 My hope? That every child, everywhere, gets the same opportunity to thrive with the support of AI-powered learning tools. Want to explore further? Head to our Microsoft Education site: https://lnkd.in/gjNC3GAT #MicrosoftEdu #AIforEducation 

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“The way to look at digital labor is that it’s taking away some of the more manual or repetitive tasks to drive more productivity for the customer service team members.” In No Jitter’s Conversations in Collaboration, Rahul Auradkar, EVP & GM, Unified Data Services at Salesforce provides insight into how Salesforce Agentforce works via a short demo in which the AI agent filled a customer-facing role and then worked alongside a human agent by autonomously fetching and serving both information and a recommendation to the person.

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As schools prepare for the 2025–2026 academic year, IT teams are being asked to do more with less- deliver seamless Apple experiences while balancing tighter budgets. 🍎📚 Jamf is hosting a webinar packed with practical strategies like how to: ✅ Get the most out of your Apple devices ✅ Standardize workflows for teachers and students ✅ Save costs while reducing IT support demands ✅ Keep the classroom experience smooth and uninterrupted This is one you won’t want to miss. 👉 https://okt.to/D0mq8k #EdTech #ITAdmin #ITSupport #ITPros #ITautomation #Education #Cybersecurity #MDM #TechinSchool

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