Educational Collaborators

Please join us in congratulating the 2025 ATLIS Pillar Award Honorees: Tahare Campbell, TLIS, Joseph Carver, and Alex Podchaski, TLIS. This year’s winners have been selected for their outstanding contributions to the independent school industry over the years, demonstrating exceptional thought leadership, dedicated volunteerism, impactful mentorship, and unwavering support of the ATLIS community. Read more about this year's honorees: https://lnkd.in/ej9_VUra

In the face of ongoing challenges in securing funding for professional learning, CUE remains steadfast in its mission, connecting educators with resources and each other. One of the ways we do that is through our flagship event, #SpringCUE, which will take place in two weeks, March 20-22nd. With that in mind, I'm excited to share about our collaboration with LearnEC + MobileMind, providing Spring CUE attendees complimentary access to their learning platform through June. This partnership allows our attendees to continue their learning beyond the event. When considering such a partnership, the platform we selected needed to meet the needs of our community, and we couldn’t be happier with the MobileMind platform supported by Educational Collaborators and CUE.org content. I want to express my gratitude to Alex Inman at Educational Collaborators. His support and thought partnership have been instrumental since I started at CUE!

🚨 The True Cost of a Bad Tech Hire 🚨 ❌ Your retiring tech director walks out with 25 years of institutional knowledge. ❌ Your industry hire doesn't know what questions to ask during overlap. ⏱️ They leave within months. ❌ Now you're spending the next 3 years finding mysterious policies, unexplained configurations, and wondering "why is this set up this way?" With many tech directors approaching retirement, you can't afford this mistake. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4bjIyzZ 👉 Spotify: https://bit.ly/41jeIqs 👉 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BoSz0Z  #EdTech #Leadership #K12Innovation

📚💡 EdTech Leadership: More Than Just IT Support School leaders—superintendents, principals, division heads—juggle countless responsibilities. Expecting them to stay ahead of every tech shift? Unrealistic. That’s where a strong Technology Director or CIO comes in. ✅ Bridging the gap between tech & school strategy ✅ Driving innovation for better learning & operations ✅ Supporting leadership with forward-thinking solutions Tech isn’t just about tools—it’s about strategy. Does your school’s tech leadership go beyond troubleshooting? 🎧 Listen to the full episode: 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4bjIyzZ 👉 Spotify: https://bit.ly/41jeIqs 👉 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BoSz0Z #EdTech #Leadership #K12Innovation

🎧 The Future of Tech Leadership in Schools 🚀 Hiring the right school technology leader is HARD—it’s no longer just about IT skills. Schools need leaders who can bridge the gap between tech, strategy, and people. In this episode, we dive into: 🔹 The shifting role of tech directors in schools 🔹 Why managing school networks is nothing like corporate IT 🔹 How soft skills can be just as critical as technical know-how With a generational shift in EdTech leadership, now is the time to rethink hiring, training, and support. 🎧 Listen now and future-proof your school’s tech leadership: 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4bjIyzZ 👉 Spotify: https://bit.ly/41jeIqs 👉 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BoSz0Z #EdTech #K12Leadership #TechDirectors #FutureOfEducation

🚀 K-12 Tech Leaders Are Retiring —Are You Ready? The role of the school tech director isn’t what it used to be. In our latest Learning Through Technology Podcast episode, Bob Cireddu and Alex Inman unpack what’s shifting—and why it matters.  Sneak peek:  💡 The "one-person tech director" model is fading fast 💡 The skills gap between corporate IT & EdTech is growing 💡 Poor leadership transitions can cost schools for years If you’re a school leader, tech director, or aspiring EdTech pro, this episode is a must-listen. Get ahead of the curve. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/40cNEbJ 👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QvTBNy 👉 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BoSz0Z #EdTech #K12Leadership #SchoolTechnology #FutureOfEdTech

💡 The Hidden Cost of Saying "No" to AI 🚨 Think banning AI in schools is the safest option? Think again. Dr. Laura Spencer, Ed.D. explains how strict AI bans can actually hurt students in underserved communities—while wealthier students still access these tools at home. The reality? Schools that don’t integrate AI could be widening the digital divide. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ How to develop AI policies that serve ALL students ✅ The right way to balance safety and opportunity ✅ How to support teachers through AI-driven change 🎧 Listen now to ensure your students aren’t left behind: 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/40YTXQK 👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4gAB1O1 👉 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4aXL1je Learn more at AIEducators. #learningthroughtechnology #edtech #equity #K12education

💡 When Good Intentions Meet Privacy Laws A teacher proudly used AI to write report card comments—not realizing they may have just violated federal privacy laws. 😳 In this must-listen episode, Gretchen Shipley explains why AI tools can be a hidden legal minefield for educators—and how schools can stay compliant while embracing innovation. What you'll learn: ✅ The “Ask Before You App” rule—why every educator needs it ✅ The real cost of “free” AI tools (spoiler: it’s more than you think) ✅ How to support innovation without risking student data 🎧 Listen to the full episode now with hosts Alex Inman and Bob Cireddu:  👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/40YTXQK 👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4gAB1O1 👉 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4aXL1je Learn more at AIEducators. #learningthroughtechnology #edtech #studentprivacy #K12

🎧 The latest episode of the Learning Through Technology Podcast is now live! 🚨 AI is making its way into schools—but are we ready for the ethical and legal consequences? This week, hosts Alex Inman and Bob Cireddu sit down with Dr. Laura Spencer, Ed.D. and Gretchen Shipley to discuss the hidden challenges of AI adoption in schools—and how leaders can stay ahead of the curve while protecting student data and ensuring equitable access. Key Takeaways: ✅ Privacy First: The #1 legal mistake schools make with AI (and how to avoid it) 🚀 Early Adoption Done Right: How to foster innovation without risking compliance 🌍 AI & Equity: Why banning AI doesn’t impact all students equally 🔍 The Hidden Cost of ‘Free’ Tools: How “free” AI software can actually cost schools more 📢 Special Offer: Get 50% off the AI Ethics Course using the code LEARNING → https://lnkd.in/gWRpzTUV or AIEducators to learn more. Don't miss this insightful discussion—tune in now! 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/40YTXQK 👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4gAB1O1 👉 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4aXL1je #learningthroughtechnology #edtech #studentprivacy #K12