Shawn McCusker shares insights on EdTech trends, separating hype from reality, and how he, in leadership positions, selects and prioritizes technology for educational impact.

Dan O’Reilly explores the intricacies of selling to schools and districts, emphasizing the mission-driven nature and the collaborative culture within the education space.

Henry J. Turner discusses the importance of tackling systemic racism in educational spaces, setting boundaries, and the role of educators and EdTech in promoting diversity and inclusion.

Jeremy Dulle unpacks the language of the EdTech industry, stakeholders and pressures that affect the education environment, and strategies for brands seeking partnerships with districts.

Katie Boody Adorno, Founder and CEO of Leanlab Education, guides us into the fascinating world of co-designed education innovations and unpacks the power of community-building in the education space.

Samia Zaidi, Managing Director of Program for Along, explores tactics to create impactful student-teacher relationships on the K-12 education landscape, how these dynamics shape school culture and the empowering influence of student voices.

AnnMarie Baines brings us into the world of building classroom confidence using public speaking, oral communication skills, and project-based learning as tools for equity - all while exploring the intersectionality of social justice.

Salleha Chaudhry explores the vital significance of bringing educators to the forefront of technology and unpacks the essence of co-creating thriving communities and the power it holds in making education equitable and accessible for all.

Austin Rhodes, the president and co-founder of Rhodes Branding, explores the world of branding in the education industry and delves into what it means for educators and EdTech brands to create and invest in their own brands.

Thomas Rodgers, Vice President and Head of K-12 Communications at Whiteboard Advisors, delves into how EdTech companies can effectively collaborate with the media, exploring successful strategies and potential pitfalls. Additionally, Thomas offers tips for pitching to conferences and securing visibility in panels and events.

LCG Foundation team members reflect on our teacher appreciation initiative, celebrating the impact, reflecting on some challenges, and explaining why doing this work is sometimes bittersweet.

Digital innovator, educator, speaker, and author Shelly Sanchez Terrell coves topics such as AI, ChatGPT, technology integration, teacher time-saving tips, and digital wellness.

Technology Coordinator Kyle Calderwood talks unconferences, owning professional development as an educator, and game-based learning.

Author and educator Alex Shevrin Venet discusses equity, trauma-informed education, social justice, and how educators and EdTech brands can play a role in creating a more equitable educational system.

As the CEO of The University Innovation Alliance, Dr. Bridget Burns sits down to discuss what it means to collaborate, how to best serve any kind of audience, and some basic ways in which the EdTech industry could be more responsive to its market.

Tony Wan, Head of Platform for Reach Capital, discusses the perks and pitfalls of ChatGPT, the expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) in EdTech, and how the market is shifting in 2023.

LCG Social Media Lead Hillary Trussell and CEO Elana Leoni, sit down to share best practices for using social media to leverage EdTech companies' presence at education conferences. They explore what to do before, during, and after the conference.

Eman Haggag, Program Manager at Meta, shares what it means for teachers to broaden their impact, how to reframe a strong skill set to be relevant for a different industry, and how EdTech companies can better use the perspectives of educators who want to join their ranks.

Dr. Erika Tate, founder of Loravore® Professional Learning and high-energy host of Remix EQ Live, defines instructional equity, suggests how to approach a society-wide problem on a classroom scale, and talks about the rewards and challenges of using EdTech tools in this work.

This week, we sit down with Lisa Schmucki, founder and CEO of edWeb.net, an award-winning professional learning network that helps educators share their best ideas and practices to improve teaching and learning. Lisa discusses professional learning, teacher voice and choice, and EdTech's role in helping educators grow.