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Jon Deane
K12 Education
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Providing a Balanced Scorecard for GreatSchools Across the US with Jon Deane

On this episode of ⁠Trending in Education⁠, host Mike Palmer sits down with Jon Deane, CEO of ⁠GreatSchools⁠, for a deeply informed conversation about the choices—and complexities—facing modern parents. GreatSchools’ mission is simple: to help every parent cut through the noise and truly understand their children’s educational options. As a parent to a 6-year-old, Mike knows firsthand that the pressure to choose the right path is real, and it often doesn’t get the attention it deserves.

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Cecilia Marshall
AI
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Empowering Advancement – AI and Its Impact on Social Mobility

What if AI could level the playing field in higher education? This episode of Trending in Education explores that very question with Cecilia Marshall, Chief Advancement Officer at ⁠Ed Advancement⁠. Host Mike Palmer and Marshall delve into the complex and compelling potential of AI, focusing on its impact on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other institutions serving under-resourced students.

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Marni Baker-Stein
EdTech
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The Impact of AI on Global Learning with Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera

Join Mike Palmer live from the ASU+GSV conference in San Diego for an illuminating conversation with Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at ⁠Coursera⁠. In this dynamic episode, Marni shares her inspiring origin story, from her early days at UCSB during the dawn of web browsers to her time as Provost of Western Governors University to her pivotal role today at Coursera, shaping the future of online education.  

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Matthew Kennard
EdTech
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Transforming Professional Learning for Educators with Matthew Kennard

In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer speaks with Matthew Kennard, CEO of BetterLesson, about the complexities and importance of professional development for teachers. With a career transition from investment banking to edtech, Kennard shares his insights on the evolving landscape of K-12 education. They discuss the traditional and future models of professional learning, emphasizing job-embedded support, continuous improvement, and career pathways for educators.

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